Even if you want to brisk walk and try to maintain an active lifestyle, bad weather may not allow you to do that – at least that’s the most common excuse. Some people don’t mind the weather, they just keep walking as always but some people – like me – may not have the immunity system to protect you from getting sick and it is kind of impossible to find free time to go to the gym as a working woman. So, our only option is to limit what we eat and eat wisely. Besides, we have to be patient for only 3 months and once weather gets back to normal and allows us to walk, we can bend or break some of those diet rules and get away with it just by walking 10 minutes more. Gizem Seber, the dietitian who created this 4-week diet plan, says “All you need to do is prefer foods with a low Glycemic Index (GI) score. These foods have a low impact on your blood sugar and don’t make you crave for more.” She also tells “Regular exercises are also vital” but let’s just skip that for now.
Dietitian’s Note: This diet plan is prepared specially for women with desk jobs, no health problems, no medication and aged 25 to 35. If you don’t meet any of these conditions, please consult your own dietitian.
Week 1
Breakfast
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 6 tablespoons muesli
Snack
- 2 date palms
Lunch
- 1 bowl low-fat soup
- 6 tablespoons vegetable dish
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
Snack
- 2 slices pineapple
- 10 almonds
Dinner
- 1 serving grilled beef
- 2 tablespoons quinoa or bulgur wheat
- 2 bowls oil-free & dairy-free salad
Snack
- 1 kiwifruit or 1 green apple
Week 2
Breakfast
- One-egg plain omelet
- 1 walnut
- 2 low-fat crackers
- 1 bowl oil-free & dairy free salad
Lunch
- 8 tablespoons legume dish
- 2 low-fat crackers
- 1 cup kefir
Snack
- 4 dried apricots
- 2 walnuts
Dinner
- 4 grilled meatballs or 1 serving fat-free beef
- 2 low-fat crackers
- 1 bowl oil-free & dairy free salad
Snack
- 1 bowl plain yogurt
Week 3
Breakfast
- 2 slices toast with cheese
- 1 bowl salad
Lunch
- Salad with lentil or quinoa or red bean
- 1 slice rye bread
Snack
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- Half package biscuits
Dinner
- One-egg omelet with unlimited cheese
- 1 slice rye bread
Snack
- 2 slices pineapple
Week 4
Breakfast
- 1 slice toasted whole wheat bread with cheese
- 1 bowl salad
Lunch
- Salad with lentil or quinoa or red bean
- 1 slice rye bread
Snack
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- Half package biscuits
Dinner
- One-egg omelet with unlimited cheese
- 1 slice rye bread
Snack
- 2 slices pineapple