Woman shares 13 ‘foods she ate to lose 30 kg in 8 months without gym’
Published: 18 March 2025, 5:31:36
Trying to lose weight? It starts in the kitchen. Making small changes to your diet and lifestyle will help you see results without feeling deprived.
Digital creator Udita Agarwal, who ‘lost 30 kg in 8 months without gym’, vouches for that. In an Instagram post on January 30, she shared how focusing on whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats can promote weight loss.
She shared a list of 13 foods with their calorie count, and said, “I lost 30 kg in 8 months without gym. Foods you should have to lose weight faster…”
Losing weight too quickly is not healthy and is unlikely to be sustainable. But according to Udita, these foods should revamp your eating habits and get you on the right track to losing kilos:
1. Cauliflower
Low-calorie, a great substitute for rice ( ~25 kcal per 100g )
2. Apples
Fibre-rich, helps control cravings (~52 kcal per 100g )
3. Sweet potatoes
Boiled or baked, filling, rich in potassium and fibre (~77 kcal per 100g, boiled)
4. Buttermilk
Low in calories, high in protein ( ~40 kcal per 100g)
5. Tofu
Low in calories, high in protein, plant-based ( ~76 kcal per 100g)
6. Nuts
Packed with nutrients, rich in unsaturated fats ( ~550-600 kcal per 100g)
7. Dark chocolate
Contains antioxidants, and can satisfy sweet cravings in moderation (~546 kcal per 100g)
8. Beans and legumes
High in protein and fibre (~333 kcal per 100g, dry)
9. Watermelon
Hydrating and low in calories (~30 kcal per 100g)
10. Papaya
Low in calories, aids in digestion (~43 kcal per 100g)
11. Coconut water
Low in calories, hydrating, rich in electrolytes (~19 kcal per 100g)
12. Roasted chana
High in protein and fibre for long-lasting energy (~390 kcal per 100g)
13. Popcorn (air popped, no butter)
High in fibre and low in calories ( ~380 kcal in 100g).
Are you trying to lose weight, but have seen no results yet? Apart from foods to eat, there are certain foods that should never be on your plate if you wish to shed fat.
