How Vishal became THIN[Yash-Anu's Mamu]

Date: February 13 to 23

Early Morning:
Mix 1/2 a glass of warm water, a bunch of coriander leaves and 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds. Grind and strain.

Breakfast: 8.30 am
1 cup slim milk, 2 tbsp oats porridge, 5 almonds, 2 dates and 1 orange.

Midday:10.30 am
1 roti with a vegetable or one vegetable sandwich and fresh lime water.

Lunch: 2 pm
1 plate of salad (10 minutes before lunch), 3 Besan Flour roti with a vegetable.

Evening: 6 pm
One cup slim milk and 1 boiled egg.

Dinner: 7.30 pm
1 bowl of vegetable soup, 2 Oat Flour rotis with a vegetable.

Before sleeping:
Repeat morning drink.
Please check your weight early in the morning the day you start the diet, and keep a check on it. If you experience pain in any of your joints when you wake up in the morning, let your doctor/dietician know. This diet permits 2 cups of tea (if required) in a day with 1/2 tsp sugar. Strictly stick to the specified dinner time.

Date: March 2 to 10

Vishal is currently shooting for Ek Ladki Anjani Si on Sony, but finds it hard to digest set food. Most of the times, it is fried or oily fare on the menu, which is a big diet no-no. "I usually carry a dabba from home, and prefer eating tiny portions throughout the day," he says, breaking down his current meal pattern for us:

Breakfast: Three egg whites with 1 yolk, and cereal with milk.
Brunch: Any fruit except mangoes.
Lunch: A typical home-cooked meal like dal, rice and Chicken Curry.
Between 4 pm and 6 pm: A glass of protein shake.
Dinner: A light dinner usually consisting of Grilled Chicken or a pasta and salad.

When he eats out
Eating out is a big temptation, and can easily ruin your diet. But it's important to break the rules at least once a week." Here's what he avoid:
Fried starters
Instead: Order a soup and salad
Avoid: Fattening gravies
Instead: Order a grilled dish
Avoid: Alcohol or sweet lime soda, ice tea and aerated drinks.
Instead: Order soda with a slice of lime, a diet cola or iced water.

Vishal's top 5 tips
Don't eat sweets every day.
Avoid eating carbohydrates (rice, potatoes)at night
Avoid fried foods.
Pick one day of the week to eat only fruits. It will detoxify your system.

Exercise regime
Like most celebrities, Vishal has a personal trainer, Juser. "A personal trainer isn't a status symbol. He plays multiple roles of a fitness instructor, gym buddy and motivator. Exercising on your own can be dangerous."
Weight training: Thrice a week, every alternate day.

Cardio: Thrice a week, every alternate day.

Last word
"Temporary, short-term diets never work. Eat right instead of starving yourself."