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Designed for the busy South-Asian Woman
Let’s be real: if you’re a South Asian woman juggling a job, kids, a nosy in-law population, and the constant pressure to look “slim but not too slim,” then weight loss can feel like trying to defuse a bomb with one hand while stirring daal with the other.
But here’s the good news: losing your first 10lbs doesn’t require keto, green juices, skipping carbs, or selling your soul to a treadmill. You just need a strategy that respects your culture, your schedule, and your sanity.
Let’s break it down. And no, I’m not going to tell you to eat salad while everyone else is eating biryani. Let’s stay realistic, shall we?
You don’t need a trendy plan. You need to eat slightly less than you currently do. That’s it.
Here’s a wild concept: your favourite desi foods aren’t the problem—it’s how much of them you’re inhaling without realising.
Try this:
1 roti instead of 2
1 tbsp oil instead of 3
Stop topping your rice with more rice when no one’s looking
Even these tiny changes can slash your calorie intake enough to see fat loss without making you feel deprived.
If your stomach is making whale sounds at 10am, you’ve gone too long without food.
If you're in a post-thali coma by 2pm, you’ve eaten too much.
Aim to stop eating when you're satisfied, not stuffed like it’s your last meal before a tax raid.
This one shift alone teaches your body to regulate hunger better and helps fat loss without needing a calorie-tracking app.
No, you don’t need to become a bodybuilder or live off grilled chicken.
You just need more protein so you're not snacking 48 times between lunch and dinner.
Easy protein wins:
Greek yoghurt (add berries, not sugar!)
2 boiled eggs with a pinch of salt & pepper
Chicken curry? Make it mostly chicken, not just gravy
Daal? Add extra lentils or a boiled egg on the side
Whey protein shake? It’s not a steroid, auntie—it’s just powdered milk on steroids. Relax.
Walking is underrated and totally doable—even in a suit, a sari, or while on a phone call with your mum.
Start with 5,000 steps a day.
Don’t overcomplicate it. Just move more than you currently do.
You don’t need a gym. You need to stop circling the parking lot for the closest spot. Park further and walk. That’s fat loss magic right there.
Waiting to “feel motivated” to start eating healthy or working out is like waiting for Shah Rukh Khan to reply to your DM.
It’s not coming. And if it does, it won’t stay.
So here’s what you do instead:
Set a timer for 10 minutes. Walk, stretch, do a few squats in the kitchen.
Often, you’ll do more. If not, hey—10 minutes is still better than the usual “I’ll start Monday” speech you’ve been giving since 2022.
No time to cook? Good. You don’t need to.
Batch cook once a week:
Tandoori chicken in the oven
Boil a dozen eggs
Chop veggies and bung them in the fridge
Keep frozen parathas and frozen mixed veg handy
You can eat desi and still be lean. You just need to make it accessible and ready, not perfect and Pinterest-worthy.
Your body isn’t broken. Your hormones aren’t cursed. You’re just doing too much too soon and then quitting too fast.
Stick to the basics for 3–4 weeks:
Eat a little less
Walk a little more
Prioritise protein
Stop eating out of boredom or guilt
Don’t let “busy” become your excuse badge of honour
You’ll feel lighter, your jeans will loosen, and the compliments will start rolling in (usually from the same people who told you to “just embrace your curves”).
Losing your first 10lbs is like unblocking a sink. Once the gunk is out, everything flows better.
And no—you don’t need to give up rice, join CrossFit, or drink anything that smells like pond water.
You just need to start. Stay basic. And repeat until your wardrobe starts clapping for you.
