At 63 the body’s metabolism naturally slows down and when you eat only one meal a day and avoid all fats the digestive fire becomes weak so the body starts holding on to weight and instead of losing it…. You are not doing anything wrong your system just need gentle nourishment not restriction
Start taking two light meals in a day Add 1 tsp of ghee or olive oil Include dal curd paneer in diet Walk for 10 minutes At night take triphala powder 1 tsp Hingwastaka churna half tsp with warm water after meals These small changes will slowly restart your metabolism amd your weight will begin to come down naturally
Hello Start with Medohar guggul 2-0-2 after food with warm water will help burn fat cells Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water will increase metabolism and improve digestion Triphala juice 20 ml at bedtime with warm water , will help cleanse intestine Gokshuradi guggul 2 tablet once after breakfast with water will help detox and remove excess water from your system. Drink warm water through out the day Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Do Brisk walking atleast 30 - 45 minutes daily.
Take navaka Guggulu 1tab bd, medoharavidangadhi lauha 1tab bd, mastyatail capsules 1tab bd enough
Stop 1-meal-a-day immediately – eat 3 meals
Breakfast (must): 2 moong chilla OR vegetable oats + 1 tsp ghee + green tea
Lunch: 60 g brown rice OR 2 jowar rotis + moong dal + sabzi + 1–2 tsp ghee
Dinner before 7 PM: moong khichdi OR vegetable soup + 1 tsp ghee
Daily: 4 almonds + 2 dates + 1 banana morning
Add these 4 medicines (safe at 53 yrs) 1 Varunadi Kashayam – 20 ml + 60 ml water morning empty stomach 2 Triphala Guggulu – 2 tab morning + 2 tab night 3 Medohar Vati – 2 tab morning + 2 tab night 4 Shatavari Kalpa – 10 gm night with warm milk
Activity Keep your hard exercise but add 5–10 min Kapalbhati daily morning
Start 3 meals + ghee from tomorrow → weight will start dropping from day 4–5. You will be back to your old weight very soon!
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
No worries Start on Medohara vati 1-0-1 Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime Drink warm water throughout the day Do not skip breakfast Have early dinner before 6 pm Include seasonal fruits n vegetables n high protein in diet Do brisk walking atleast 30 minutes daily Do suryanamaskara atleast 10 rpts daily
✔️ Do ✔️ Drink buttermilk Shift to millet roti Dinner at 7.30 or 8 100 steps daily after both meals Best to have lunch at 11.30-12 and dinner at 7.30-8 Fast for atleast 14 hours daily. You can have buttermilk, black tea, green tea, black coffee.
🧘♀️ Yoga 🧘♀️ Tadasan Vrukshasan Pashimotanasan Virbhadrasan Marjarasan Hastapadanasan Dhanurasan Halasan Suryanamaskar 5 atleast
🧘♀️ Pranayam 🧘♀️ Anilom Vilom Bhasrika Bhramari Kapalbhati
❌Don’t❌ Anything white like wheat, refined flour, sugar, salt, potato, sweet potato Oily food Packed food Processed food Ready to eat food Dairy products
💊 Medication 💊
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Decrine 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Rasapachak vati 2 tabs twice a day before food
Cap. Garcinin 2 caps after food twice a day
Castor oil 1 cup water + ¼ tsp dry ginger powder boil to ½ cup and take 3 tsp castor oil at bed time
Losing weight, especially at 53, can indeed present its unique challenges due to changes in metabolism and hormonal shifts like menopause. From an Ayurvedic perspective, this may indicate an imbalance in your doshas— possibly a decline in Pitta and Kapha.
Firstly, eating just one oil-free meal a day might be hindering rather than helping your metabolism. Ayurveda advises maintaining a balanced digestive fire or ‘Agni’, which requires regular nourishment. Try to shift towards eating three meals a day. Start with a wholesome breakfast to increase your metabolic rate, follow with a moderate lunch, the biggest meal should be lunch, not breakfast and a lighter dinner. Each meal should include warm, cooked foods suited to your dosha balance like steamed vegetables, whole grains, and legumes which nourish without burdening your digestion.
Stay hydrated with warm or lukewarm water throughout the day to flush toxins and aid digestion, instead of cold water which can dampen Agni. Try sipping on ginger and lemon water in the morning to kickstart digestion. Including spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, and turmeric can enhance your digestive fire and help in weight management.
Incorporating regular, gentle exercises, such as yoga or brisk walking, can help balance Kapha and keep your body’s energy moving. Aim for at least 30 minutes each day. Ensure that there is consistency in your sleep routine, as poor sleep can also impede weight loss efforts.
It’s also important to assess stressors in your life as they can lead to emotional eating or a disturbed sleep cycle, further affecting weight. Consider practices like meditation or deep breathing exercises to calm the mind.
Remember, that any drastic dietary changes should be introduced gradually and it’s best to consult with a healthcare professional or an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner for guidance tailored to your specific constitution and health concerns.
At your age, weight loss challenges can often be linked to changes in metabolism and hormonal shifts. Let’s consider your condition through the Siddha-Ayurvedic lens. First, it’s important to recognize that eating just one meal a day might not be supporting your digestive Agni optimally. Ayurveda posits that maintaining a balanced digestive fire is critical for metabolism and nutrient assimilation.
Attempt to spread your food intake into small, balanced meals throughout the day. This can help stabilize blood sugar levels and support consistent metabolic activity. Start your day with a warm glass of water mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice and a pinch of fresh ginger to kindle your digestive fire.
Consider the possibility of vata imbalance, which is common around this age and can impact metabolism. Incorporate warm, nourishing, and grounding foods—like stews, cooked vegetables, and whole grains—into your diet. Favor foods that are more often naturally sweet, sour, and salty, as these pacify vata.
Regular movement is also key. A gentle, enjoyable activity like walking or yoga for at least 30 minutes daily can make a difference. This will help in maintaining muscle mass and improving fat metabolism without stressing your body.
Lifestyle factors like sleep can’t be overlooked. Ensure you’re getting 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night, as poor sleep can exacerbate weight gain and throw off metabolic processes.
Monitor your hydration levels; drink warm water regularly but avoid ice-cold drinks which can slow digestion. Introduce herbs like Triphala in your routine, which can support digestion. Take it before bed—a teaspoon with some warm water.
If no changes occur, seek a practitioner versed in both Ayurveda and contemporary health to assess any deeper metabolic or endocrine issues like thyroid function. Address your concern holistically, as the cause may not solely be dietary but influenced by several factors.
