Weight loss story:
I lost 21 kilos without going to gym and by simply following Intermittent Fasting!
By - TIMES OF INDIA |
Jul 4, 2020, 07:00 IST
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When 31-year-old Aiswarya Pandiyanrealised that she was inching towards
the overweight category, she felt really dejected. Her weight loss journey is a living proof that lifestyle along with a rock-solid determination
can contribute to tremendous health benefits. Read on.
Name: AiswaryaPandiyan
Occupation: Team lead
Age: 31 years
Height: 5 feet 4 inch
City: Chennai
Highest
weight recorded: 71 kgs
Weight
lost: 21 kgs
Duration it
took me to lose weight: 10
months
The turning
point: Even though I had gradually gained
quite a lot of Weight post my marriage, the day I Realised that none of my
dresses fit me any longer was a huge shocker! I weighed 71 kilos and the fat
percentage parameter had put me in the obese category. Even my clothing size
had jumped from ‘M’ to ‘XL’! Once, I Rweightealised that I needed to lose weight, I
tried several diets to get back in shape which really impacted my immune
system. Hence, I decided to stick Intermittent fasting and that is when the
magic started happening!
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My
breakfast: I wanted to follow something which I could
continue doing in the long run. So, being a South Indian I stuck to eating
regular South Indian breakfast like idly, dosa, upma, ragi porridge in portion
control.
My lunch: Curry, 1 chapati, a portion of vegetables, boiled legumes, 1-2
eggs, and buttermilk. I switched between chicken and prawns as well.
My dinner: I made it a point to have a big, balanced meal for my dinner
Pre-workout
meal: I worked out during my fasting window
of IF (Intermittent Fasting), so I did not eat anything before my workout.
Post-workout
meal: Almonds and 2 boiled eggs
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I indulge in: Since I did not go for any diet, I enjoyed regular home-cooked
meals. All my meals were balanced with carbs, proteins and fat and I also made
it a point to drink a lot of water. Once a week, I would indulge in my
favourite Dominos choco lava cake with white sauce pasta
Myworkout: Initially, I was not very comfortable with
extensive work out sessions, so I chose to stick to walking and climbing
stairs. Gradually, as I started to lose weight, I balanced my workout routine
with cardio and strength training at home. I absolutely vouch on mountain
climbers squat variations. I can proudly say that I never step a foot inside
any gym and did all my workout at home! And by doing so, I have reduced my fat
percentage and toned my physique.
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recipes I swear by: Unfortunately,
I have realised that I am not a low-carb person. I tried Keto, got sick and my
immune system was wrecked.
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Fitness
secrets I unveiled: Intermittent
fasting worked really well for me! Additionally, I ensured to stay consistent
with my efforts, eat healthily and stay hydrated.
How do I stay
motivated? Even though I received unconditional
support from my friends and family in my weight loss journey, there is no
bigger motivation than seeing yourself transform. Once, I could see visible
results, there was no looking back. Every day felt like a new learning
experience on my journey to lose weight.
How do you
ensure you don’t lose focus? One of
the simplest ways of keeping yourself motivated is to take a look at your old
photographs and see how far you have come in life. For me, it works as my
greatest source of motivation and helps me to keep moving forward in life. I
decided to create a Facebook page ‘India Intermittent Fasting for Women’ to
support women of all age groups who wish to lose weight and get back in shape,
in a healthy manner. The page has more than 12 thousand members as of now, who
motivate and constantly challenge each other to do better.
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What shape do
you see yourself 10 years down the line? I see myself as a very healthy and active individual who is helping
others to achieve their weight loss goals.
What are the
lifestyle changes you made? I made a
lot of lifestyle changes to reach my weight loss goal. Some of them included:
1. Eating balanced meals
2.Taking my micros in the form of natural foods (no packaged
product) 3.Avoiding junk food and sweets 4. Working out regularly and
putting my 100 per cent efforts into the same
What was the
lowest point for you? The lowest
part of my weight loss journey was when my immune system suffered immensely due
to the low-carb diet. I was admitted to a hospital, I had lost my immunity and
when I was discharged, I was in a bad shape overall. Additionally, my weight
had also increased after the illness and I realised that even though I just
wanted to lose weight, I had ended up losing my health in the process.
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Lessons
learnt from weight loss: It is
important to understand that you cannot lose weight overnight. Moreover, you
also need to be consistent and patient with your efforts to see the changes in
your body
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