Losing weight requires a multi-pronged approach focused on creating a healthy lifestyle by balancing diet and exercise. Among them, diet plays a pivotal role in any weight loss journey, and protein is a fundamental component of most plans. But what if you’re a vegetarian? Neha Parihar recently shared a 7-day vegetarian diet plan on Instagram, detailing how to lose 10 kilos in just 8 weeks. The plan was meticulous and well balanced as it also included proper hydration by including detox water.
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Here’s the 7-day plan she recommended:
Day 1
Start your first day with ajwain water and mixed nuts. Eat black chana chaat for breakfast, followed by a banana if you want to eat mid-morning. Neha suggested rice, vegetables, curry, curd and salad for lunch. While for a light snack you can include buttermilk. Dinner includes boiled chat sprouts, and the day ends with a glass of warm water before bed.
Day 2
On the second day, start by drinking jeera water and a mixture of sunflower and pumpkin seeds. For breakfast, Neha recommended a nutritious vegetable quinoa upma. Morning cravings can be satisfied with fresh papaya cubes. Lunch includes a healthy combination of dal, quinoa and stir-fried vegetables. Enjoy fresh coconut water as a snack. Dinner includes a delicious Besan Chila paired with mint chutney, and as usual, end the day with a glass of warm water before going to bed.
Day 3
On the third day, start the morning with warm ajwain water and five soaked almonds. For breakfast, enjoy Carrot Chili Besan with Vegetables. Have a refreshing orange for breakfast. Lunch consists of vegetable khichdi made with brown rice and moong dal, paired with cucumber raita. A healthy snack of fried hanna (30 g) is perfect for late afternoon. Dinner includes a low-fat vegetable curry paired with bajra roti, and before hitting the sack, drink some warm tulsi water to round off the day.
Day 4
Now moving on to the fourth day, as usual, start your morning strong with ajwain water and seed mix. For breakfast, Neha offered delicious boiled rajma mahana chaat. For a mid-morning snack, enjoy a fresh guava. For lunch, eat healthy rice with tofu, raita onions and dal. Buttermilk is a great option for a light snack. Dinner consists of a bowl of boiled and steamed vegetables topped with grilled paneer. Drink green tea before bed.
Day 5
Start your day with a detox drink made from turmeric and black pepper water, combined with a nutrient-rich nut blend of almonds and walnuts. For breakfast, Neha recommended the classic soft steamed ragi idlis served with sambhar and coconut chutney. For a mid-morning treat, try an apple with the skin on for extra fiber. For lunch, try a hearty plate of rajma, rice and crispy cabbage. Delicious flaxseed laddoos are the perfect snack to keep you energized. Try the crispy ragi dosa with spicy tomato chutney for dinner and drink a cup of cumin, fennel and coriander tea before bed.
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Day 6
Continuing the six-day streak and keeping the streak strong with proper hydration and nutrition, Neha suggested starting your morning with a glass of rejuvenating metta water followed by a nourishing seed blend. For breakfast, eat a healthy oatmeal paneer chili that’s packed with protein and tangy flavor. Morning cravings can be satisfied again with a banana. For lunch there is rice, spinach dal, cottage cheese and a fresh salad. Have rajma chaat for a snack. Dinner includes hearty dal paired with millet pulav. At the end of the day, drink a cup of tea with cumin, fennel and coriander.’
Day 7
On the seventh day, start the morning with soothing sauf water and a handful of pumpkin seeds. For breakfast, treat yourself to the vegetable besan paneer chilla served with peanut chutney. Mid-morning is the perfect time to enjoy a ripe pear. Lunch features a flavorful rajma curry paired with quinoa and a refreshing mixed greens salad sprinkled with lime. For a hearty snack, use 30 g of fried chana. Dinner includes a delicious low-fat bharta with multi-grain rice, and at the end of the day, drink warm jeera water before bed.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
