For people looking for an awesome Indian weekend diet plan, you have landed at the right place! It’s true that even the most iron-willed dieters with strong self discipline tend to let their guard down during weekends and become a bit more indulgent than their diet would allow.
Following a weight loss diet plan on weekends can be quite challenging because we often socialize, catch up with friends and family, hit the party scene, and are generally in a relaxed mood, indulging in treats that aren’t part of the diet, usually high in calories. However, here’s a weekend diet plan for weight loss that allows you to be a little bit more indulgent than during the weekdays. So, here we go:
Indian Weekend Diet Plan For Weight Loss
Morning:
Start the day by drinking a glass of water with 1 tbsp of chia seeds. Drinking chia seeds with water on empty stomach can boost weight loss with its high fiber and protein content, which helps to keep appetite in check and reduce cravings and overall calorie intake through the day.
When chia seeds are soaked in water, they expand and form a gel-like consistency that delays digestion and keeps you fuller for longer. The fiber content of chia seeds is also great for gut health. An article on the Science Direct website mentions that chia seeds also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower inflammation, further supporting weight loss efforts.
Do not let go of your 10,000 steps target even on weekends. It will help you stay active and burn off any extra calories. If going for morning walk is not possible on Saturday or Sunday, spend time doing household chores like sweeping, mopping, organizing, gardening, or evening washing the car as these activities come under NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), which keep you active and burn calories in the process. Instead of being a couch potato, keep yourself active even on weekends to keep the fat burning process active.
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This weekend diet plan is easy to follow and healthy too, so here we go:
Breakfast:
An oatmeal bowl with fruits and nuts is a great choice for weight loss because it has fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Oats are a good source of soluble fiber which keeps you fuller for longer and keeps appetite in check. Adding fruits like banana, apple, berries, etc., provides natural sweetness, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Additionally, a handful of nuts like almonds, walnuts, or chia seeds add a dose of protein, healthy fats, and more nutrients.
Lunch:
For lunch, vegetarians can relish paneer burji with 2 rotis (without oil) or one small bowl of brown rice and non vegetarians can have brown rice/roti with chicken curry.
Evening Snack:
Yes, samosa can be a part of your weekend diet plan! You can have one samosa or kachori even on a diet plan (do remember to stop at just one though). If you do not want to indulge in samosa or kachori, make yourself a high-protein salad with boiled chickpeas, eggs, onion, tomato, garnish with coriander leaves.
To make this delicious, highly satisfying, and nutritious salad, combine 1 cup of boiled chickpeas. Dice half onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber into small pieces. Toss the ingredients together and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Slice 2 hard-boiled eggs into halves and place it in the salad. Garnish generously with fresh coriander leaves. A delicious, high-protein, weight-loss friendly salad is ready.
You can have a cup of green tea, black tea or black coffee in the evening.
Dinner:
Rajma Curry with 2 rotis or one small bowl of vegetable pulao for vegetarians. Chicken curry with 2 rotis or brown rice for non vegetarians.
Following this weekend diet plan will help you to reach weight loss goals faster, but it’s not necessary to be extremely restrictive with food even when trying to lose weight. But do remember overindulging on weekends can lead to overeating, making it harder to return to healthier habits during the week. By making mindful choices even on weekends, you are sure to achieve success without too many hurdles.
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