So I have lost weight (26 now btw, ahem), and the biggest misconception with losing weight is, either the person must be starving to lose weight or must be eating grass.
I did none of those. Seriously, those who think that weight loss is torturing, then they know nothing about it. This is why I always tell you to not listen to the guys at gym or people who have very less knowledge about the topic.
Losing weight could be fun, and you can eat all your favorites while doing that, you just need some discipline and smartness.
I decided to share my version of What I eat in a day (WIEIAD), this may sound familiar to some as a certain blogger ( The finest one) does this from time to time. But well, I got their permission, and they cannot sue me now, haha.
In this post, I will give a basic idea of what I eat in a day and will try to explain how I lost weight without restricting myself from eating my favorite food.
The breakfast
The breakfast is the first meal of the day. As the name suggest, it breaks the fast, and you need something nutritious and filling to kick-start the day.
Generally, I eat Chapati with cheese, some dry/dried fruits like walnuts, almonds, raisins, dried Amla or cashews, pistachio, etc. And 1 Mug of Milk (250ml). My father believes that we should keep switching the dried/dry fruits to get the best of everything.


I don’t eat bread, toast or biscuits, because A: They are packed food and not that healthy and B: Nothing beats the home cooked roti (chapati). Even a parantha bathed in ghee is more healthier than bread.
FGW will talk about the dangers of packed food in an upcoming blog post. So stay tuned, and now is the perfect time to subscribe.
Or, I eat Oats with dried/dry fruits and milk. That oats may sometimes contain peas, capsicum. Another breakfast option could be left over rice with some mixed veggies.

Generally these oats are measured, like according to my requirement 40-45 gm are sufficient, but it will be different for others.

So, I do this breakfast at 8-8:15 am and go to gym at 9 like a good boy. Such breakfast is very energy giving, and I suggest everyone to never skip the breakfast.
The lunch
After returning from the Gym and after a good bath. I have lunch at 11:30-12 pm. This could be super early for some. For some people, it’s the breakfast time. But I have 3 more meals after this, and anyone will get hungry after working out.
My lunch is nothing fancy, just simple Indian food. Like 1 roti, some sabji (veggie), measured daal (lentil), or if not roti than measured rice. Then I also include a protein like 3 eggs or 80 gm paneer (cottage cheese), 1 cucumber, 1 tomato and unsweetened curd with chia seeds.
Sometimes eating chapati made of Ragi (finger millet), Bajra (pearl millet) or any other millet is also a great idea.



But, now I’ve stopped eating eggs for some reason. I was never a big fan of eggs and if you are not happy while eating something, then why eat it.

On Sundays, I don’t measure food. It’s not the cheat meal, because I hate the concept of cheat meal. Seriously, a cheat meal is something that you are eating as an escape from something, but I don’t need to escape from something as I enjoy my food.

It is believed in India, if you enjoy your food and be thankful about it, it will nourish you properly. So whenever you eat something, be thankful to those who worked hard to make it.
Snack 1 and 2
I carry snack 1 and 2 with me to office. I need to look good, ufff and to look good I need to eat healthy and treat myself properly.
Well, obviously I get hungry again and instead of eating some packed snacks, I eat healthy. Like for snack 1, I have fruits. It could be anything. I always prefer seasonal fruits, however carrying certain fruits like watermelon, mango is not possible as they could get spoiled in the heat.
We have sapota tree at home, so sometimes I carry 4-5 of them or 4 guavas (whenever in season), as we also have guava tree. Recently, My mother packed many guavas with me as snack 1 and 2 combined, and I ate 7 guavas that day, I got scared of guavas for 2 days.
So for snack 2, which will be around 6 pm, I have something else. Something healthy but peppery. Here, things keep switching.



I make sure, that my mother make sure that she adds veggies to it.
The Dinner
Dinner is the final meal. It should be light (not the tube light).
It includes 1 roti and veggie, and that’s it. Sometimes I take 1.5 roti, if I had not eaten roti in the breakfast. I try to keep this balance.
Another thing that I do is, I sometimes skip snack 2 or dinner completely. Like if I’ve eaten something that is high in calorie, I don’t need other meals. That’s how you balance, without feeling guilty of over eating.

Then at night like 9:30 pm I enjoy 1 mug of milk and sleep at 10:30 after reading books. Because I wake up 5-5:15 am to do what? To read books.
FGW’s additional ways to lose weight
Sometimes you may need to do things that are out of your comfort zone. Going gym could be sufficient for some, but for those if it’s not possible, you need to find other ways to burn calories.
I have already shared some easy ways to burn 100 calories, and I am sure you were kind enough to read it.
After dinner, walking is important and beneficial. I mean, you can’t just lie down like a panda after eating. Check out these things that you should and should not be doing after a meal.
In the end
So, what do we learn today? That I eat food to stay alive!! A spoiler.
What we have learned today is eating healthy should be a choice. You should love your food and be smart about it. Plan it and eat it wisely.
What my diet lacks is more protein. I know I should add more protein, and I am working on that.
You can find out how much protein and other nutrients you may need daily with the help of this calculator.
I lost weight with this diet, but this doesn’t mean it will work for everyone. Each body’s need is different, and every goal is different. Do not follow the diet randomly by seeing it on internet.
And, you certainly don’t need to stop eating your favorites to lose weight
So, big WP haven’t solved my issue yet. Like button doesn’t work, and I have to explain this issue multiples times to the WP support.
Anyway, I’ll provide my own like button. Please us it people
And Until next time, remember to smile
98 responses to “I lost weight by eating this”
I mean, I can still sue… lol jk 😅
So interesting to see what you eat in a day. I feel like we have similar meals sometimes except I don’t eat breakfast or snacks. And idli is my favourite Indian food so I was happy to see it make an appearance there. It’s so healthy and great for those watching their weight.
Sometimes I do feel that you eat very little haha!!
But then, your food is filling as well 🙂
At what time do you have Idli? We generally eat it for dinner. But here people eat it anytime, like in my university it was a breakfast option, haha.
I think, I’ve found my balance, just need to plus minus. I need to build muscles, so maybe I need to modify this diet further.
Idli is breakfast here.
Good!!!
Yeah, I don’t eat a lot of calories but I don’t workout much or anything so I’m okay with how much I eat. At least I think so lol.
Yeah, I think idli is a breakfast food originally but usually I have it for lunch or dinner since I don’t do breakfast.
That makes sense, maybe increase protein and calories.
Do what suits you
That’s what matters!
Need to think about protein
I see my cousin who’s 7 year younger than me
He’s huge in comparison to me
While my hands are so thin 😝
It was a good thing, but this diet gave me great stamina but hasn’t build my body, need to alter.
Lol yeah, a good amount of protein helps with that 😅
Hi Pooja
Hi 👋🏼
Great to hear from you my friend
I eat crap and haven’t been able to get back into my workout routine since Covid lockdown here, so I SHOULD be fat but I take ADHD medication which keeps my heart rate at a nice 120BPM 😅. I lost 100lbs in 2 years between quitting alcohol and taking Adderall (I’m no longer on Adderall but my current medication is similar, just doesn’t make me as crazy… I think).
If I were to eat healthy and work out I’d probably be a sexual god but I just can’t find the energy. I’ll continue to work on it with your blog as motivation!
You need to find something that can work for you
And then start slow.
If you can motivate yourself, you can become the sex god again. 😝
You will find out the energy when you restart 🙂🙌🏻
really interesting menu for the day… and not at all boring as some of us would think eating healthy means.
a wonderful share, Devang 🤍🙏
Eating healthy could be fun
If we know what to do and how much to do, we can just be healthy.
so true… as we’re learning more from your wonderful posts. 👌
Yes
And as you have mentioned that twice
I now believe that my posts are wonderful 😝
😋they are wonderful… 3x said just to make sure🤣
Okay
I trust you!!
Onto the next topic 😀
lol, good😁
How’s your health??
Still freezing 🥶 ?
health is good. still too cold for comfort.
and yourself?
I’m handsome since day 1 without an inch of doubt.
My stomach was depressed, with food poisoning, now I’m all good and active 🤸🏻♂️
yes, for sure dear child.
… and it’s great that you are back to good😉
Yeah!!! 🔥
A very helpful post sharing your own meals and snacks with us, I am trying to make healthy lifestyle changes and watch my portions right now. What about nutrition shakes, are they worth the money to you or a waste of money?
Try to make things at home itself
Because whatever packed thing you are buying from outside, you don’t know much about it.
Some may need certain thing, while few others need not to consume anything extra.
I thank you for sharing with me and your other readers
You are welcome
Take care talk again real soon
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Interesting to see how your meals are healthy without all just being salad, fruit, and vegetables. I think that diet culture really has negatively affected a lot of people’s perception of healthy. Thank you so much for sharing. I learned a lot!
Well yeah
We can always enjoy our favorite if we have a plan.
A strategized diet can always fit everywhere.
Thanks for reading 🙇🏻♂️
Nice pics of your food. It looks tasty!
Thanks for your time and support
No problem. I’m not online much these days but still try to find time to check WP every once in a while 🙂
No issues buddy!!
But, I hope you are doing well.
How’s your health and everything?
Good to see you 😁
I could be better. I’m living with my parents for 3 weeks and it’s insufferable. I can’t really go anywhere or do anything with little kids and they don’t watch them. I’m with the kids 24/7. I haven’t been on my laptop either.
As for my health it hasn’t been great. Bloating is still bad and lots of indigestion/stomach pain. I think it’s IBS. I’ll be cooking more meals from scratch when I return home next month.
You please take care
I hope things be back to normal again
The food looks delicious. May we have your mother’s recipes!
Oh what? 🙂
Or did you cook your food?
I cooked this blog!!
My mother is the artist behind all this.
Wow, take note single women bloggers, Devang cooks! Looks delicious, well done.
No you are mistaken
I can cook
But the food shown in these pics are not cooked by me 😁
It’s always inspiring to read someone’s weight loss story but yours is humourous too. Go to the gym at 9 like a good boy ….. Dinner should be light, not like a tubelight. Ha ha. However, it’s great that instead of whining about not able to eat your favourite food, you are happy with your journey coz that’s what counts the most.
I don’t do snacking as my ideas for choreography or writing wander away from me real fast. I stick to three meals a day and I love exercising whenever I find time.
Well, I guess that works for you then. Stick to it.
I am indeed happy with what I’m able to eat. I enjoy things here and there. While keeping the balance.
Need to know more about your exercise routine
Your diet is interesting 😊
I have never tried dal baati, but want to as it looks yummy 😋
Keep going, D
You are amazing!!!
You never tried da baati? 😱
Oh well, you are invited. Rakhi is next month 😁
And I know I’m amazing 💁🏻♂️
Haa…but really want to try once😍
Aa jao rajasthan
Aaungi jald hi
It’s incredible to see how making healthier food choices can lead to such positive changes in one’s life. Your success in losing weight while still enjoying delicious and nutritious meals is commendable. I appreciate the insights and advice you’ve shared, making it easier for others to embark on their own health and wellness journeys.
Thank you so much for your time!!
I am trying to stay healthy and I’ve found my balance. Need to follow it for the rest of my life.
A healthy routine, Devang! Good you have shared for the benefit of readers. I like oat or poha for my breakfast, and chapati or rice for lunch.
Aha
Interesting to know that.
Keep enjoying your favorites 🙏🏼
Congrats on your healthy lifestyle! Looks delicious, too. 👍🏻
Thanks
Normal Indian food 🙂
You are welcome. I love Indian food.
I liked seeing what it is that you eat to keep you healthy. Thanks for the share.
Thanks for seeing 😅
Just a simple food
I love chat pati snacks, crunchy and spicy anytime of the day except for the breakfast time 😄🌶️
Love these South Indian food like Idli, Dosa, Coconut chatni, Sambar, Upma etc …
I need to lose weight too, and I’m struggling here. Sometimes I think it’s all about my mindset and then I can do this.
I loved the overall experience of food, advice and insights that you have shared with us all. Liked how you keep your diet controlled and consistent to lose weight…
Amazing journey….
Definitely would love to recommend this to everyone …
Best of luck Devang
Smile often like real Hashikhushi 🤲😃
But as I said
I won’t recommend this diet to anyone.
It worked for me, will not work for others.
Yes, we do need to find balance, my diet will change a lot in near future as per need.
Thanks, have a peaceful time ahead.
Yes, I’ll recommend not because of the diet to follow to lose their weight but to read your health blogposts and to be aware of the consistent efforts one needs to make to lose weight and for a healthy lifestyle …
Finding balance is the key, I’m sure.
Thank you Devang.
May you have always great good days ahead,
I pray. 🤲
Yes
That I can recommend 😁
Have a peaceful time ahead. Smile
In shaAllah
♥️
Looks yummy and satisfying! Thank you for introducing me to foods I’d not heard of before….and are now on my list to experience. Its amazing how our body responds to REAL food instead of packaged, processed, food-like substances. 💞💞💞
The simple thing is
If you eat trash your body will become trash.
So yes, I sticked to eating good food and it’s helping me in a great manner.
I’m content with my diet. However, I now need to modify it further, but still will stick to home made food.
Good food fot good life 😀
Very wise strategy, I’m sure your body is grateful for it! 💞💞💞
Trying 🙂😁
Nice work Devang. Some of your food looks pretty tasty.
Hey thanks 🙂
That’s a perfect meal plan for a day Devang 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Even I love to eat chapati for breakfast 😜
Nothing beats the home made chapati.
🙌🏻
I want you to suggest me some good protein diet. 🙏🏼
How are you doing SG ?
I am doing good DU 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Your breakfast, lunch and dinner look delightful. I also like all the snacks, too bad I am going to China, and not to India in a week. But the good news we have lots of Indian restaurants and food trucks in town, the only problem I have to know good ones from bad ones, back in Denver we had Masalaa restaurant which was apparently the one, according to our vegan friends who spent about three months in India at one point, so we consider them to be experts. Here in Portland the food scene is very diverse, so diverse you sometimes feel you need a guide to make heads or tails.
Have a lovely journey to thec china!!
Just if you change your mood, India would be nearby.
I would love to know more about food in portland
Portland is very interesting because it has lots of Vietnamese immigrants and so lots of Vietnamese food options. Another thing is we have Russian food truck here and a few Russian restaurants in the area. The food cart culture here is more developed than any other place I’ve been, we have lots of big and small food truck areas/parking lots, with 5-20 different cuisines presented. It’s pretty amazing!
That sounds incredible
Sounds like a lovely place for a foodie.
I need to see how Russian food looks like 😁
It looks good but it tastes even better
Here it won’t be easy to find russian food.
Even if I do, the taste will ruin the experience. Because I’m sure, no one can cook it that way. They would put Indian style to it
Probably so, you never know
Yeah 🙂
Love your post and it reminds me don’t go to be without my vitamins… thanks D!🙏❤️
Thanks for reading 🙏🏼
but of course❤️❤️❤️
How’s weather
I’ve heard usa is enjoying the heat
It’s been awesome🥰
Cool
Enjoy 😊
🙏🏼💗🙏🏼
I agree that you should love what you eat, because food is what keeps you alive! I’ve been making vegetable stir fry these days with soy sauce, garlic, and red chili pepper. Since I still felt hungry afterwards, I started adding tofu to it.
You got a good diet!
I never liked tofu.
I love paneer.
Vegetable stir fry sounds interesting.
Tell me more about it
I had to look up what paneer is. Looks delicious to eat, but for a lactose intolerant person like me, it would be a digestive nightmare.
Tofu is something I grew up and easy protein for me. The texture and bland taste can be kind of off if you’re not used to it.
Veggie stir fry:
Any veggies will do. Wash and cut. Heat pan with oil and chopped onion. Then add veggies, minced garlic, and stir fry. Add a small splash of soy sauce, drizzle sesame oil, and sprinkle chili pepper flakes. If it needs moisture, add a teaspoon or 2 of water. That’s it! Easy and healthy.
Wah
I’ll try it then!!
Sounds fun
Soya sauce is another thing that I dislike 😛
I wonder what sauce you’ll use instead of soy sauce. Let me know! I don’t douse my vegetables in soy sauce, because too salty flavors give me upset stomach.
I tried it only once
I despise it.
In India, there are several methods to cook it.
Hi Devang, I love food blogs. Especially those with a skew on health and wellness.
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Thanks!!
Have a peaceful time ahead