You might not believe you could lose weight while on a diet plan which includes gulyas but it is feasible. It is crucial to not eat gulyas or other high calorie soups every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself these kinds of food one meal per week. I eat a low calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 2000 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I want – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating this way for the last month and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise regime or taken any supplements or diet food. I have just been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I like to eat hungarian food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating hungarian meals but am very glad to see it can work. If you want to try some hungarian food, I suggest you make gulyas which is one of my favourite hungarian recipes.

Gulyas (Hungary)

"Gulyas" means cattle- or sheep-herder in Hungarian. This hearty soup has traditional roots in the foods prepared by rustic herders, long ago. Serve the soup in bowls topped with sour cream.

1 pound lean boneless stewing beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
Dash of cayenne pepper
3 cups beef stock or broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dry marjoram
Salt and pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, broken up
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 red (or green) bell peppers, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons water
Csipetke, if desired
Sour cream

Wipe beef with damp cloth; cut into 1-inch cubes. Place oil in Dutch oven. Add beef; brown well on all sides. Remove from pan with slotted spoon; set aside.

Add onions and garlic to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add paprika, cayenne, stock, the 2 cups water, caraway, marjoram, salt, pepper and meat. Stir well. Bring to boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 45 minutes.

Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and peppers. Stir well; return to boil. Cover; cook 30 minutes.

Combine flour and the 2 tablespoons water; stir to form smooth paste. Add slowly to soup, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring until thickened. Drop Csipetke (noodle/dumplings) into soup before serving, if desired.

Serves 4 to 6.

You can vary the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with less calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos easily. It was successful for me and could help you to lose weight also.