In a busy routine, wondering what to eat so that it doesn’t hamper your weight loss journey? Don’t worry, we have come up with a secret for you to lose weight. Remember Shehnaaz Gill from Bigg Boss 13? The Indian actress has lost 55 kg in just 6 months by following a diet and regular workouts. Read on to know the secret diet of the actress.
Shehnaaz Gill begins her day with turmeric water and tea
Earlier this year, in a conversation with Shilpa Shetty Kundra, on Mirchi Plus, Shehnaaz revealed the secret behind her weight loss. The actress starts her day by drinking turmeric water and tea along with apple cider vinegar. Drinking turmeric water in the morning boosts immunity, helps in digestion, supports weight management and gives glowing skin, while tea boosts metabolism and enhances brain function.
Shehnaaz Gill’s breakfast routine
After hydrating her body, Shehnaaz chooses protein-rich foods for breakfast. Her usual breakfast diet includes moong, dosa or methi paratha. Sometimes, the actress brings a change in her breakfast routine by including a tasty dish of poha filled with mostly veggies. Her poha recipe contains cumin, mustard seeds and veggies like broccoli, carrot and bell paper. With the poha, Shehnaaz loves to have a bowl of granola and curd.
Shehnaaz Gill’s lunch is highly nutritious
For her lunch, Shehnaaz keeps everything healthy. Her lunch is highly nutritious and is packed with proteins, carbohydrates and fibre. Usually, her lunch includes dal, ghee-filled roti, salads comprising of sprouts, and tofu scramble.
Shehnaaz Gill prefers roasted makhana as her evening snacks
Nothing in Shehnaaz Gill’s diet goes unplanned. Just like her entire day, she takes good care of her evening diet as well. When it is a cheat diet for others, Shehnaaz chooses roasted makhana in ghee as her evening snack. Makhana which is a very good source of fiber and protein, helps in weight management and improves heart health. Being a low-calorie and low-fat content, Makhana is the perfect snack item for the evening.
Shehnaaz Gill ends her day with a light meal
Planning your dinner is an important part of the strict diet that you follow to lose weight. There has been an old saying, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” This saying still holds a grip till date. Now, looking at Shehnaaz’s dinner routine, it seems like she follows the old saying. For her dinner, Shehnaaz enjoys eating khichdi with curd and doodhi ka (lauki) soup. Eating a light meal at dinner helps in digestion, improves sleep quality and body metabolism.
Do you know what made Shehnaaz Gill desire to lose weight?
According to a report from 2024 in The TOI, the actress faced body shaming when she was part of the TV reality show, Big Boss 13. This made Shehnaaz lose weight. During the lockdown period, Shehnaaz tried to focus on a strict diet rather than doing intense workouts. The things that she eliminated from her diet were non-vegetarian foods, chocolates, and ice creams. Earlier in the Covid-19 lockdown period, the actress managed to lose only 12 kgs in 6 months.
While facing body shaming makes a person sad, Shehnaaz took it as a challenge and started her fitness journey. Her drastic weight loss journey is truly an inspiration for many.
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