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Weight Loss FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) | IndiaCurry.com
Important Weight Loss Program Information compiled in a FAQ format with short answers. Click on the link for detailed answer
Calories and Weight Loss
How many calories to lose one pound of body weight? 3,500
Why we lose more weight during first weeks of dieting? Loss of water
Why we gain more weight after going off diet? Insulin produced at a lower level of glucose
What is a Weight Loss Plateau? Stuck on weight, doesn't seem to move
What are Apple and Pear shapes? Women are pear-shaped
Do men lose weight faster than women? Yes
What foods make Vegetarian Indians overweight? Refined grains, Dairy Sugars Fried-foods
How to Estimate Calories and Prepare Vegetarian foods for Weight Loss?
Exercise Lifestyle Changes
Do I need to exercise to lose weight? Yes
When to exercise for weight loss? Morning before breakfast, Evening 2 hours after meals
What is the Morning Regimen? MOST IMPORTANT Lifestyle change
How often should I eat? About 5 to 6 times per day
How to select foods for meals? Main meals should have Whole grains and Proteins
Should I manage liquid calories? Avoid diet soda and Alcohol
Does lack of sleep cause overeating? Yes. You need 8 hours sleep
Balanced Diet
Should I go on a starvation diet? No
Should I take vitamin supplements? Yes. Multi-vitamin Mineral, and Omega 3
Should I eliminate all dietary fat? No
Foods
Should I avoid deep-fried foods? Yes
Should I avoid white rice? Yes. Eat brown rice.
Should I avoid eating white potatoes? No. Eat in moderation
Does diet soda lead to gaining weight? Yes
Should I eat whole grains? Yes. At least 50% must be whole grains
Should I eat fiber? Yes. Adult needs 25 grams of fiber per day
Should I eat Chickpeas? Yes. 2 cups or more per week
Should I use Cinnamon? Yes ½ teaspoon per day
Should I eat nut butter while dieting? Yes. 2 Tablespoon per day
Should I drink Green tea? Yes 2 to 3 cups per day
What is the difference between Black, Green, and White tea?
Should I eat Grapefruit? Yes. Check for Prescription Medication Interaction
Does Vinegar help lose weight? Yes 2 Tablespoons before meal
Does Lemon help lose weight? Yes
Should I eat Cabbage soup? Optional. It is just a low calorie soup
Do Celery have negative calories? No. But the it has a negative calorie effect
What are negative calorie foods? Most of the raw low calorie fruits vegetables
What are Thermogenic foods? Raise Basal Metabolic rate. Green tea
Why drink water for weigh-loss?