Possible It Is!

Dietician Sushila Sharangdhar says, "It is possible to lose weight in two weeks. But it is important to remember that your goals need to be realistic. Do not hope to lose five kgs in two weeks because that is unhealthy."

Follow these simple food habits and you will be look toned and healthier at the end of to weeks.

1. Concentrate on a diet that is high in protein (65%), has moderate carbohydrates (20%) and low fats (15%).

Protein rich foods include dairy products like milk, pulses like dals, rajma and black eyed beans and eggs, meats and fish. Carbohydrates include breads, pasta and rice and fats include butter, cheese, red meats and desserts.

2. Do not deprive your body of anything. Yes crash diets may be effective but you risk your health if you deprive your body of its essential proteins and vitamins.

Sushila Sharangdhar says, "Eat everything in moderation. Monitor your food habits and the moment you find yourself eating extra food, cut back on that. But make sure you eat what you normally do in moderation."

3. Eat six small meals instead of three big ones. Yes breaking your meals helps because eating smaller portions at regular intervals helps. This is because when you eat small meals you ensure that your body is never hungry.

Also if you eat when your body is hungry you will eat fewer calories. So eat frequently, eat right and eat small.

4. Dump the junk. Yes you must cut out all junk food in these two weeks. This is because fast-food is processed; all it has is fat and no nutrition. So while it will add to your waist and hips, it does nothing for your nutrition.

So if you are serious about shaping up in two weeks, make sure that you banish junk food completely.

5. Eat a balanced healthy diet, so you are trim and glowing. This means that you must get all you proteins, carbohydrates and fats in their right proportions.

Now while you cannot weigh what you eat, here is a simple diet that you could follow.

Remember that this is a suggested diet; please consult with your dietician about an ideal diet that works best for you.

Morning Pre-Breakfast - A glass of warm water with lime and honey

Breakfast - Two toasted slices of brown bread with a thin layer of butter, the white of an egg (either poached or boiled), a glass of fresh juice without any sugar and a bowl of fruits.

You could also have a couple of roti instead of the toast and even cereal to have a choice in breakfast.

Mid-Morning - A bowl of fresh sprouts or fruits

Lunch - A serving of rice, two small roti, a dal, vegetable, yoghurt and salad. Incase you are a non-vegetarian then you can add a portion of boiled chicken (without the skin) or a portion of steamed fish.

Evening Snack - A serving of poha, steamed idlis or any snack that is not fried along with a portion of fruits.

Supper - A bowl of clear vegetable or chicken soup, two rotis, a vegetable, a dal and salad.