Fat Loss Beginner Nutrition & Exercise Plan for Endomorphs – Punjabi Fitness
Target Audience
This plan is designed for:
- Indian males and females with a naturally broader/heavier build (endomorph body type).
- People who gain fat easily (especially around belly/hips) and struggle to stay lean.
- Age group: 18–40 years, generally healthy, with no major medical conditions.
⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ⚠️
This is a general beginner plan. If you have medical conditions like diabetes, thyroid, PCOD, hypertension, or heart issues, please consult your doctor before starting.
Beginner Nutrition Plan for Endomorphs
Goal: Lose fat, stay energetic, build lean muscle
Key Guidelines
- Keep carbs lower and focus on proteins + fiber.
- Choose slow-digesting carbs (oats, dalia, brown rice, millets, chapati).
- Avoid sugar, fried snacks, junk food, and excess oil.
- Drink 3L water daily.
For Males (Approx. 1,800–2,000 kcal/day)
Time | Meal Type | Meal |
---|---|---|
8:00 am | Breakfast | 2 boiled eggs + 1 bowl vegetable upma/poha |
11:00 am | Mid-morning | 1 apple or guava + handful of almonds |
1:30 pm | Lunch | 2 chapatis (multigrain) + sabzi + dal + grilled chicken/fish/paneer |
4:00 pm | Evening Snack | Green tea + roasted chana OR sprouts salad |
8:00 pm | Dinner | 1 chapati + sabzi + dal + curd |
10:00 pm | Before Bed | 1 glass warm water with cinnamon |
For Females (Approx. 1,400–1,600 kcal/day)
Time | Meal Type | Meal |
---|---|---|
8:00 am | Breakfast | 1 vegetable besan chilla OR 1 bowl oats with seeds |
11:00 am | Mid-morning | 1 fruit (pear/papaya) + 5 soaked almonds |
1:30 pm | Lunch | 1 chapati + sabzi + dal + grilled paneer/chicken + salad |
:00 pm | Evening Snack | Herbal tea + 1 small bowl roasted makhana |
8:00 pm | Dinner | 1 small chapati OR 1 bowl khichdi with curd |
10:00 pm | Before Bed | 1 glass lukewarm water |
Quick tip: Vegetarians can replace chicken/fish/eggs with paneer, tofu, soy, or dals.
Beginner Exercise Plan for Endomorphs
Goal: Burn fat + improve stamina + tone body
Key Guidelines
- Prioritize cardio + HIIT for calorie burn.
- Add strength training to avoid muscle loss.
- Train 5–6 days/week, rest 1 day.
Weekly Routine
Day 1 – Cardio + Full Body
- Brisk Walking (15 min)
- Bodyweight Squats (3 × 12)
- Push-ups (3 × 8)
- Plank (3 × 20 sec)
Day 2 – Strength (Lower Body)
- Squats (3 × 12)
- Step-ups (3 × 10 each leg)
- Glute Bridges (3 × 12)
- Side Plank (3 × 15 sec each side)
Day 3 – Cardio (HIIT)
- 30 sec fast jog + 1 min walk (repeat 10 times)
- Skipping rope (5 min)
- Stretching (10 min)
Day 4 – Strength (Upper Body)
- Dumbbell Rows (3 × 12)
- Shoulder Press (3 × 10)
- Bicep Curls (3 × 12)
- Push-ups (3 × 8)
Day 5 – Cardio + Core
- Cycling or Running (20 min)
- Mountain Climbers (3 × 15)
- Russian Twists (3 × 15)
- Plank (3 × 30 sec)
Day 6 – Fun Activity + Light Cardio
- Zumba, Dance, Badminton, or Swimming (30 min)
Day 7 – Rest/Stretch
Quick tip: Workouts should last 45–60 mins. Endomorphs benefit from higher activity levels daily (walk after meals, take stairs).
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