HELLO SHAH HANAN,
AGE- 20 years
HEIGHT- 165 cm
WEIGHT- 72 kg
BMI- 26.4(overweight category)
this means you could benefit from losing 7-10 kg to reach a healthy weight range(ideally~ 60-65 kg), focusing especially on reducing visceral(belly) fat.
EFFECTIVE EXERCISES FOR BELLY FAT
focus on combining cardio, strength, and core exercises.
CARDIO(daily for 30-45 mins)
-Brisk walking/jogging
- cycling
-jump rope
- dancing or aerobics
these help burn fat all over, including the belly.
CORE- TARGETED WORKOUTS(3-5 TIMES/WEEK)
-plank = 3 sets of 30-60 sec
- Russian twists= 3 sets of 20 reps
- Leg raises
-Mountainclimbers
-Suryanamskar= 8 rounds daily
YOGA ASANAS
-bhujangasana
-pawanmuktasana
-naukasana
-dhanurasana
This diet is kapha reducing, which means it helps reduce excess body fat, improves metabolism, and minimise water retention and heaviness- especially around belly.
1) GRAINS(choose light, low glycemic)
-old rice, barley, millets- bajra, ragi, jowar, quinoa, whole wheat
AVOID= white rice, maida, processed breads or bakery items, heavy or sticky grains like oats
2) PULSES AND LEGUMES
-moong dal= easy to digest , light
-massor dal
-hoarse gram= very good for reducing fat(kulthi)
-chickpeas- chana roasted or boiled
AVOID= rajma, chole, urad dal- they are heavy and produce gas if digestion is weak, overcooked or creamy dals
3) VEGETABLES
-leafy grreen= spinach, methi, coriander, curry leaves
-lauki, tinda, karela, pumpkin
-cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, beans
-drumsticks, snake gourd
- radish-especially good for belly fat
AVOID= potato, sweet potato , arbi,
-tomatoes in excess
-excess onion garlic at night
COOKING- steam or light saute vegetables with mustard seeds, cumin, ginger, and turmeric in minimal oil
4) FRUITS
-apples, pear
-papaya= excellent for digestion
-pomegranate
-guava, watermelon= take in morning only
-seasonal berries
-amla- raw or juice
AVOID= banana, mangoes, grapes, chikos, any fruits after sunset, fruit juices= high sugar
5) DAIRY PRODUCTS
-buttermilk=diluted curd, churned, spiced with roasted cumin,ajwain
- low fat curd- only in daytime
- cow's milk-if needed boiled with turmeric or ginger
AVOID= cold milk, panner, cheese, khoya, full cream milk, curd at night
6) FATS AND OILS
-cows ghee- small quantity, helps in fat metabolism
-cold pressed mustard oiler sesame oil
AVOID
-refined oils, deep fired food
7) SPICES AND HERBS
these helps stimulate digestion, improves metabolism and reduce bloating
-ginger, cumin, ajwain, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, asafoetida
use these in cooking or as herbal teas- cumin-fennel-coriander decoction after meals
8) BEVERAGES
-warm water throughout the day
- herbal teas
-jeera water
AVOID= cold water, aerated drinks, packaged fruit juices, sweet lassi or milkshakes
9) SNACKS-light dry and non sugary
- roasted makahna, roasted chana, dry fruits in moderation
-chia seed water
-sprouts= moong, chana with lemon, no salt
AVOID
-buiscuits, chips, namkeen, bakery items, sugar bars or energy drinks
HOW TO EAT
-eat only when hungry- no emotional or boredom eating
- eat in calm, mindful environment
- avoid overeating, even healthy foods
- use warm, cooked meals, over raw/cold food
-obseve mitahara- balanced, moderate, quantity of food
- intermittent fasting- 14-16 hours overnight is safe and recommended
MEDICATIONS ADVISED FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND BELLY FAT
PHASE 1- DETOX AND METABOLISM
duration= for week 1-4
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1/2 tsp with warm water at bedtime
=improves gut health, reduces fat absorption, prevents constipation
2) TRIKATU CHURNA- 1/2 tsp with honey 15 minutes before meals twice daily
= burns toxins, stimulates fat metabolism
3) WARM LEMON-HONEY WATER
-juice of 1/2 lemon+ 1 tsp honey in 1 glass warm water
=first thing in the morning on an empty stomach
PHASE 2= FAT BURNING AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
duration= week 5-12
4) MEDOHARA GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water
=reduces kapha and meda dhatu- fat tissues, helps in belly fat loss
5) PUNARNAVA MANDUR-FOR WATER RETENTION AND LIVER METABOLISM
= 2 Tabs after lunch and dinner
=imporves metabolism , supports kidney, liver detoc and reduces bloating
6) VRIKSHAMLA CAPSULES- 1 cap 30 minutes before meals twice daily
=reduces appetite, inhibits fat storage
MONITOR WEIGHT EVERY 2 WEEKS
TRACK DIGESTION AND ENERGY LEVELS
STAY HYDRATED
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA