One way you can reduce that flab is, not to gain it at all.

Sushila Sharangdhar, Dietician says, "It is always tough to lose a few extra pounds. What happens is that you will just be stuck in this cycle where you are losing and gaining weight."

Here is how you can Maintain Your Weight

Water to the Rescue

You have been invited by this aunt of yours who is the world's best cook and you are worried that your taste buds will get the better of you?

According to Sushila, make sure you drink a glass or two of water so that you feel slightly full before your actual meal.

At the same time, don't go over the top and drink too much water. If you eat too much after that, chances are you will throw up.

If your idea of having liquids is restricted to cola and mocktails, think again. These are packed with calories.

Soups and Salads

Another thing you can do is eat sprouts and vegetables before you go. In that way, you will not be too hungry and you will also be satisfied that you have had your share of fibre.

Balancing Act

You may have heard that having fruits and vegetables in your diet would balance your weight even if you are having junk and sweets.

Unfortunately that is not the case, because the fat will be stored in your body anyway.

Starve Yourself

Think starving yourself before you go to a party will help you not gain all that extra weight?
Wrong.

What actually happens is that by the time you reach the party, you are so hungry that you will unconsciously go overboard with the food.

Sushila says, "Instead of starving yourself, balance your meal if you have an elaborate meal planned ahead. For example, instead of having two chapatis you can have one. If you know you are going for a family gathering, don't have any sweets at home prior to the party."

A Thing to Note

Remember how the Mausiji and Auntieji told you that you have not truly eaten until you have that feeling of complete fullness in your stomach?

Sushila remarks that this is a misconception. If you feel too full, you are overburdening your stomach. Make sure you eat till you are just satisfied.