Hi Amit,

That is a great start, controlling intake is key. But do search for that Dietician as your circumstances are special due to Religious factors.

What I found helpful at the start was holding a pound (just under half a kilo) of butter in my hands and visualising multiples of that large block of fat disappearing from around my waist and, especially, my vital organs. I also only weigh myself once a fortnight, so losses are greater.

Do not be discouraged by dips in rate of loss. I have found a stable intake can produce wide ranging losses. It all evens out in the end, 0.5kg per week is an acceptable, sustainable target over a long time. Remember, you are retraining your mind and body for a healthier, slimmer life for years to come.

Keep it up, we will be here with you through good and rough weeks.

Dave.