Losing weight can be a challenge, but maintaining the lost weight can be
an even bigger challenge.
This was majorly due to the unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle she had slipped into. She often resorted to eating junk food and did not have enough time to workout. Although by the end of her education, she had slowly incorporated exercise into her daily routine, something was amiss because her weight seemed to bounce back up. She could not maintain the weight she lost.
Before
HealthifyMe
I had a great physique during my
school days, but after I joined college, I started to gain weight. The reasons
for this were the changes in my diet and low activity level. But, by the end of
my last year in college, I had managed to lose the extra kilos by engaging
myself in physical activities such as yoga, running, swimming, and training at
a gym. Soon after, I took a gap year to prepare for my exams and stayed as a
paying guest. I disliked the food served there and would often binge ate junk
food. My activity levels had dropped again and within 1 year I had gained close
to 20 kgs.
The turning
point
A friend of mine suggested I use the
HealthifyMe app for tracking food when I was working at a strenuous job.
Initially, I logged my food and rejoined a gym for a month. But everything came
to a stop when I had to leave my job and shift to a new place to start my PhD.
Health and fitness go hand in hand. I
realized this after I took part in a cross-country run and suffered from severe
knee pain. The extra weight had affected my joints at a very young age.
1 year later, when the same friend
told me that she had enrolled herself in a wedding special HealthifyMe plan and
asked me to do the same? I said yes! I figured having a companion in this
journey would keep me motivated.
Coaches at
HealthifyMe
My fitness coach was Sajeev
Saraswathy. He had an impeccable personality and possessed amazing knowledge on
how workout affects our body. He explained things so well that I was bound to
follow his direction towards fitness. I loved the fact that he was always
available and addressed all my concerns. He and I would discuss the changes
required in my workout plan and also why my weight would not budge on the
weighing scale.
My diet coach was Anisha Kaur. She
kept me motivated and always provided me with alternatives as per my choice of
food. I would make a fuss about eating healthy food, but she always convinced
me into eating right or would give the best alternative. Anisha was always just
one text away for any guidance. This helped me a lot, especially during the
days when I would be out shopping for my wedding and needed suggestions to eat
right based on what was available.
I loved the HealthifyMe coaches
assigned to me. They were very supportive and always available. I will forever
be indebted to them.
Weight loss
transformation journey
I managed to lose 20 kgs in just 6
months! I had a visible inch loss and I love how toned my legs had become! My
flexibility and stamina had a major improvement as well.
Tips/things that
worked well throughout the transformation journey
One thing I did differently during my
transformation journey this time was consistently follow my diet and workout
plan. I had balanced and portion-controlled meals, which kept me full and
satisfied. I weighed everything I ate during my journey!
Portion control along with cardio and
strength training was my mantra, which helped me transform myself and get
healthified! We also included Surya namaskar, yoganidra, and meditation in my
workout plan.
Favorite features
on the HealthifyMe app
My favorite feature on the
HealthifyMe app is the calorie tracker! I love how it displays even the macros
in the food insights. Tracking the calorie intake and macros has helped me
immensely.
The most
significant change in lifestyle after joining HealthifyMe
The biggest lifestyle change in terms
of health and fitness has been conscious eating.
Breaking down
barriers
It seems silly to me now, but at the
very beginning of my transformation journey, I felt like giving up. I was
frustrated to see no progress – I wanted to lose at least 0.5 kg in the first
week! But my fitness coach explained that the body needs time to adapt. My
mother and fiance also convinced me to have faith in the process. I continued
with my transformation journey and was amazed to see that I had lost 4.5 kgs in
just 1 month!
There was no looking back for me
after that!
After
HealthifyMe
I have learned a lot from my
transformation journey with HealthifyMe. One of the greatest learning mentally
has been to ‘Have faith – Always believe in the process’.
From the physical aspect, I learned
the importance of a balanced diet and that strength training does not need
fancy equipment, I can practice it using just my body weight!
I am now motivated to maintain the
lost weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Reactions from friends and family after the transformation
My friends & family loved my
transformation and praised my dedication & discipline towards my health.
Some even asked me for tips and training!
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