Socialites battle post-Diwali bulge

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Everyone waited for Diwali eagerly, but once it got over, it brought with it a few reasons to crib. In the spirit of celebrations, not many kept a check on their calorie intake, thus giving a cause to worry post-Diwali. With the festive season over, those extra kilos need to be dealt with.

Surprisingly, socialites have found a healthy way to trim their waistlines. And no, they are not opting for crash diets, rather they are following a healthy routine.
Model Amanpreet Wahi says that she knew those extra kilos were coming a week before the celebrations began. “I knew that I’d have to go party hopping during Diwali, thus I was totally ready to binge on Diwali delicacies,” says Amanpreet, who feasted on stuffed paranthas and yummy namkeens more than sweets. “I don’t have a sweet tooth but I do like things that generally have a lot of oil and are calories rich. However, now I’m trying to get back in shape by following a strict regimen. More than workout sessions, it’s eight hours of sound sleep that will work wonders,” she says.
But sound sleep may not help everybody. Designer Monisha Bajaj who had her fill of sweets throughout the Diwali week says that besides her regular yoga sessions, she has cut-down on carbs and is opting for a lot of green vegetables, fruits and plenty of water in her diet. “A crash diet does not help as after sometime you put on weight. What really works is a regular workout with a fixed diet schedule,” she says.
Agrees Divya Gurwara, CEO, Bridal Asia, for whom, Diwali was a grand affair. “I just got over with the annual exhibition, thus the festival was a time to relax and spend time with family and of course, good food that goes without saying,” laughs Divya, who is till now in a celebration mood and has not even thought about losing weight. “I have not stepped on the weighing machine as yet, but am sure that I have put on a few kilos. That doesn’t really bother me much as I will revert to my regular diet once the festivities are over,” she says.
Interestingly, Harsh Raheja, a fitness trainer, says that he has observed a change in people’s thinking as far as dieting is concerned. “Unlike earlier, when girls used to starve in order to lose weight post-festivity, now they are choosing healthy options. They prefer to take small, nutritious meals that help them lose weight and remain healthy,” he says.