HOW TO STOP BINGE EATING ON THE WEEKENDS :

One thing I often tell my clients — especially those who struggle with weekend overeating — is this: plan, but don’t overcomplicate. You don’t need a full meal prep spreadsheet or fancy recipes lined up. But you do need to make sure you have proper food at home — not just snacks, but actual meal options. Leftovers, frozen parathas, dal-rice, or even pantry staples like poha or upma can make a big difference.

I’ve seen this quite a bit — folks get to Saturday evening, tired from the week, nothing is ready to eat, and suddenly they’re just munching on namkeen, chips, or biscuits without realizing how much they’ve eaten. Hunger builds up, and the body starts demanding carbs in a hurry. So if you’re someone who tends to feel out of control with food on the weekends, ask yourself: Do I even have enough khaana around?

For instance, last Sunday I just heated up some frozen stuffed parathas, chopped some cucumbers, and made a quick dahi side — sati