There is probably nothing as frustrating as not being able to fit into your old clothes. When 30-year-old Prachi realised that she had gained a lot of weight post-pregnancy, she felt really dejected.
However, it became even more difficult for her as she worked in the aviation industry. When none of her uniforms fit her anymore, she vowed to get back in shape. Her weight loss journey is living proof that tiny lifestyle changes can contribute to tremendous health benefits. Read on.
Name: Prachi Tripathi
Occupation: Executive
Age: 30 years
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
City: Gorakhpur
Highest weight recorded: 80 kgs
Weight lost: 20 kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 8 months
The turning point: After pregnancy, my clothing size had changed from ‘medium’ to ‘XXL’. As a result, my stamina took a hit and I used to get exhausted very easily. While I did realise that I had gained a lot of weight and my health was taking a beating, the turning point came only when I resumed my job after the maternity leave. Since none of my uniforms fit me anymore, I realised that I needed to do something about my weight.
My breakfast: Oats and poha
My lunch: 2 chapatis, a portion of green vegetables and a bowl of dahi
My dinner: 2 chapatis, a portion of green vegetables and a bowl of dal
I indulge in: My weight loss plan was very simple. I stuck to eating homemade food and avoided sugar and simple carbs. This way, I never really craved for anything.
My workout: I brisk walk for 45 minutes every day without fail.
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I vouch on homemade grilled chicken
Fitness secret I unveiled: I completely shunned sugar and white flour from my diet. Secondly, I started drinking lukewarm water with lemon in the morning. I also made it a point to restrict my diet and avoid overeating.
How do I stay motivated? Whenever I felt demotivated, I used to see my pictures during pregnancy. I knew I did not want to gain all the weight back.
How do you ensure you don’t lose focus? I gave myself enough time to understand that I won’t be able to achieve my goal in a short period of time. Hence, I took it one day at a time and I achieved my desired weight.
What’s the most difficult part of being overweight? I was not able to work efficiently as my stamina was too low. Moreover, since I was a part of the aviation industry, we were expected to look in a certain way and my increased weight did not allow that.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? The biggest learning from my weight loss journey is that the numbers on your weighing scale and measuring tape do not matter. Ultimately, what matters is your fitness and agility, so I want to be fit irrespective of my weight.
What’s the most difficult part of being overweight? The most heartbreaking aspect of being overweight was when I was not able to play with my newborn baby. Moreover, I rarely went out of the house because I felt tired pretty quickly.
What are the lifestyle changes you made? I have made it a point to completely avoid sugar and maida (refined flour). I also made sure to indulge in any kind of physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily.
What was the lowest point for you? It was definitely the time when I resumed my job after the maternity break. I felt really low on confidence and my work efficiency had taken a hit.
Lessons learnt from weight loss: I have realised that even a few simple lifestyle changes (when followed strictly) can help you achieve your weight loss goal.
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