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Running a home and family

Diet plan for homemaker / parent

Daily energy demand: Moderate (activity factor ×1.55 on resting energy).

Focus on

  • Sit down for your own meals instead of finishing the children's plates.
  • Cook one protein-rich main for the whole family.
  • Prepare snacks in advance: chopped fruit, roasted chana.
  • Short home workouts during nap or school time.

Watch out for

  • Tasting while cooking adds a full meal.
  • Skipping breakfast while getting everyone else ready.
Training: 3 home sessions a week of 20–30 minutes. The Home Full Body session is ideal.

Sample day

TimeMealVegetarianNon-veg
08:30BreakfastVegetable upma with curdEggs with chapati
11:00SnackFruit and nutsFruit and nuts
13:30LunchRice, dal, two vegetables, curdRice, chicken curry, vegetables
17:00SnackTea with roasted chanaTea with a boiled egg
20:00DinnerChapati, paneer, saladChapati, fish, salad

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