Top 5 Beginner-Friendly Diet Plans That Actually Work

Maybe you are one of them who searched the phrase easy diet plans to lose weight on Google a hundred times and never seems to find the clear answers, that is ok because you will not be in it on the fringe anymore! We have all experienced this.

I recall when I initially thought of eating healthy. I was not sure on where to even begin. All other websites were bandying about such terms as macros, paleo, glycemic index and what have you! I was getting the feeling I would require a degree in science just to eat food 😅.

Then this is the article you are looking at especially if you are a newbie.

Now it is time to discuss 5 such diets, that are extremely simple to follow, newbie friendly and most importantly can truly be called effective.

1. 🌾 The Indian Balanced Diet Plan

We will begin by taking something close to the home.

You do not necessarily have to use fancy avocado toast or Greek salads to eat healthily. When consumed in proper amounts, our Indian food can be quite healthy and adequate to induce weight loss and improved fitness.

How it works:

• Consider balanced meals, i.e. roti + dal or sabzi and curd or a little piece of fruit.
• Eat all the food groups: carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, and fibre.
• Avoid fried and packed food.
• Take in lots of water and lower the intake of sugar.

The reason why it is good to start with:

• Nothing radical.
• At home, you are able to eat what is cooked by your family.
• You remain satiated and sated.

I attempted an alternative diet in the form of trading the parathas with simple roti and sabzi with curd at dinner. It took me 2 weeks to see a reduction of bloating and improvement of energy.”

2. ⏰ Intermittent Fasting (IF)

It has been very popular and there is indeed a good reason to it, as it is easy!

The Method of Operation:

You have eating window (e.g. 12 pm - 8 pm), then you fast the other 16 hours. The water, black coffee, or herbal tea are the only drinks that you take during the fasting period.

How it works:

• Enables your body to rest and lose fat.
• Assists in the curbing of thoughtless snacking.

Why it is good to the novices:

• One does not have to count calories.
• It is possible to continue consuming your favourite food during the window of eating.
• Can be accommodated in a busy life easily.

Simply keep in mind that you cannot leave what you eat by the wayside Eating junk food during your eating window will not aid your body!

3. 🍳 The High-Protein Diet

Have you not ever noticed that you are very soon hungry after having chips or sweets? This is owing to the fact that they do not leave you satisfied.

Protein, however, is fantastic in making you full and active.

The manner in which it works:

• Consume food that are rich in protein: eggs, paneer, dal, chana, rajma, chicken, fish, tofu etc.
• Cut out refined carbs such as white bread, maida, soft drinks and candy.

Why it is good to beginners:

• Protein suppresses the cravings.
• Ideal in reducing weight and in building muscles.
• You stay full longer thus you do not eat as much.

Instead of biscuits I began to take boiled eggs and a glass of buttermilk for breakfast. It was so much of a difference in my levels of hunger!”

4. 🌿 The Mediterranean Diet

Now do not mind, it is not only about foreign food. An easy desi adaptation is possible.

The way it works:

• Introduce fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds and healthy fats such as olive oil or mustard oil.
• Consume fish or chicken twice to thrice a week.
• Limit processed food, processed meat and added sugar.

The benefit of it to a novice:

• Not restrictive and very flexible.
• It has those yummy things such as rajma salad, grilled veggies, dips with curd etc.
• Boosts cardiovascular health and weight.

Hint: Rather than making your veggies deep-fry them, powder, or fry them, eat them. You will still have the flavour although reduced calories!

5. 🍚 The Low-Carb Diet (Not No-Carb!)

Never mind, you do not have to bid rice a farewell forever 😅. Low-carb diet only implies a decrease in carbs not a complete removal.

The way it works:

• Consume less carbs rich foods such as white rice, bread, pasta and Potatoes.
• Consume more vegetables, healthy fats and protein.
• Brown rice, oats, or millets are complex carbs and these are preferred.

Why it is good among beginners:

• Aids rapid weight loss (belly fat is one area that loses weight quickly).
• Curbs the sugar cravings and maintains energy.

I changed to millet dosa and reduced sugar intake of tea- little steps such as these made me feel lighter and definitely healthier.

Final Thoughts 🌟

There is no magic diet. However, the following are 5 beginner-level plans which are sustainable and can be implemented into your daily life. Choose an appropriate one to your way of living and do not rush forward. You do not necessarily have to do everything at once.

Also remember:

• Do not miss meals.
• Consume 2-3 litres of water every day.
• Sleep well. Sleep deficiency means that the use of even the best diet is fruitless.
• Sweat it out in any way you can: walk, stretch, dance, do yoga, anything.

And above all of that, be Gentle to you. It is not something you are doing to punish your body. You do because you love it ❤️

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