{"id":534772,"date":"2025-10-29T05:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T05:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/534772\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T05:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T05:27:20","slug":"toronto-fitness-trainer-shares-5-things-that-actually-affect-weight-loss-in-south-asian-women-rice-roti-curries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/534772\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto fitness trainer shares 5 things that actually affect weight loss in South Asian women: \u2018Rice, roti, curries\u2026’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s keep it real \u2013 shedding those extra kilos<\/a> isn’t a walk in the park. It demands dedication, sweat, and often, a total lifestyle overhaul. But, you’re not alone in this journey. Lamisaa Mahmud, a Bangladeshi-Canadian fitness coach, is breaking the mould for South Asian women struggling with weight loss. Also read | <\/strong>How to lose weight using AI? Woman says she lost 15 kg with 4 prompts that helped her go from 100 to 83 kg<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lamisaa Lamisaa said that instead of starving, which slows metabolism and increases cravings, South Asian women should focus on portion control, prioritising protein, and incorporating cultural foods, like rice, roti, curries, and fried foods, into their weight loss plan in a balanced way.(Picture credit: Freepik) <\/p>\n

In an Instagram post, she shared five game-changing weight loss <\/a>insights to help women take control of their health. Growing up, Lamisaa heard it all: “It runs in the family” or \u201cThat’s just your genes.\u201d But she knew that wasn’t the whole story. According to her, genetics play a role, but they don’t define your results. <\/p>\n

The fitness coach based in Toronto, Canada, who hails from Bangladesh, took to Instagram on September 25 to share ‘5 things that actually affect weight loss as a South Asian woman’.<\/p>\n

Lamisaa said, \u201cSo many of us grow up hearing ‘it runs in the family’ or ‘that\u2019s just your genes’. Genetics play a role, but they don\u2019t define your results.\u201d She added, \u201cReminder: being South Asian doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re doomed to struggle with your weight. It means you have to be smarter, more intentional, and willing to rewrite the habits we grew up with. You\u2019re not stuck, you\u2019re in control.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, what really makes a difference? Lamisaa highlighted five key areas:<\/p>\n

1. Nutrition<\/p>\n

\u201cOur plates are usually full of rice, roti, curries, and fried foods, and too often, we try to ‘fix’ it by starving ourselves. Severe restriction slows metabolism, increases cravings, and makes consistency impossible. Instead, focus on portion control, prioritising protein<\/a>, and keeping your cultural foods in the plan,\u201d Lamisaa said.<\/p>\n

2. Chronic stress and household pressure<\/p>\n

She added, \u201cSouth Asian households can be stressful. Constant expectations, family responsibilities, and criticism about body or weight add emotional pressure. Stress raises cortisol, which impacts cravings, sleep, and fat storage. It\u2019s not just about calories; your environment affects your results.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Movement<\/p>\n

According to Lamisaa: \u201cMany of us weren\u2019t encouraged to be active, especially with weights, but strength training<\/a> is the biggest tool we have to boost metabolism and change our body shape.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Mindset and environment<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up with comments like ‘don\u2019t eat too much’ or ‘you\u2019ve gained weight’ can affect how we see ourselves. Shifting your mindset from shame to self-care makes the journey sustainable,\u201d Lamisaa said.<\/p>\n

5. Consistency<\/p>\n

\u201cMost women don\u2019t struggle because they ‘don\u2019t know what to do’. They struggle because they stop too early or jump between quick fixes. Sticking to one plan long enough is where change happens,\u201d Lamisaa concluded.<\/p>\n

\"There's There’s no denying that losing weight can be hard and frustrating. But here’s what could help. (Made using Gemini AI) <\/p>\n

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n

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