Lose 7 Kgs In 21 Days Before Diwali! Nutritionist Shares Her Quickest Weight Loss Plan That Actually Works

With Diwali approaching soon, most of us are looking for quick yet healthy ways to lose weight and also fit into our favourite festive outfits. But what if we tell you that instead of turning to extreme

detoxes or crash diets, there is actually a simple and real plan which can help you lose 7 kgs in just 21 days. Taking to Instagram, nutritionist and weight loss expert Richa Gangani shared her 18-10-8-4-1 Method. This is a step-by-step routine which includes, intermittent fasting, hydration, movement, protein and sleep.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Richa Gangani - Weightloss👉Thyroid👉PCOS Expert (@dieticianricha2095)

Here is everything you need to know about her 21-day transformation plan and how you can try it and shed those extra kilos.

What Is The 18-10-8-4-1 Weight Loss Method?

This focusses on 5 main pillars: Intermittent Fasting (18), Steps (10), Sleep (8), Water (4) and Protein (1). It's not a restrictive diet but a balanced lifestyle routine which leads to fat burning.

• 18 Hours Of IF

The nutritionist revealed that she swears by 18 hours of intermittent fasting. Meaning, she eats only between 11 AM and 5/6 PM. This gives the body time to repair and shift from using glucose to burning stored fat for energy. Richa says, "Intermittent fasting not only helps you lose weight but also clears your mind and boosts energy."

• 10,000 Steps A Day

This step is very important and Richa says you have to follow it without any excuses. Walking is a simple way of burning calories. Nobody is expecting you to do it all at once. Try breaking it up: Walk after meals.

• 8 Hours Of Sound Sleep

"Your body burns fat while you rest," says Richa. It is important to note that lack of sleep disturbs hormones like ghrelin and leptin, which can lead to overeating.

• 4 Litres Of Water Daily

The most underrated catalyst of weight loss: Hydration. The nutritionist recommends drinking 4 litres of water daily. You can also consume it in the form of anti-inflammatory teas such as ginger, turmeric and green tea.

• 1 Gram Of Protein Per Kg Of Body Weight

Protein is essential for fat loss and muscle preservation. Consume 1 gram of protein for every kilogram of body weight daily. For instance, if you weigh 60 kg, aim for 60 grams of protein per day from foods like eggs, lentils, paneer, tofu, fish, tempeh or Greek yogurt.Richa says that after following this regime for 21 days, she did not only lose weight but also experienced:

1. Glowing
2. Clearer skin
3. No more bloating
4. Improved digestion
5. Elevated energy level