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Always Remember Why You Started – Abhishek Lohia’s Journey

March 29, 2024 by HealthKart Leave a Comment

1. Why did you decide to transform?

I decided to transform my body because I was bullied and body shamed as I was really thin.

2. How did you accomplish your goals?

I made sure that I never forget what I have been through in the past. And whenever I was close to quitting, I reminded myself as to why I started this journey in the first place.

3. Training routine that helped you achieve your goals?

On alternate days, I kept 2 hours in the morning for weight training with 15 minutes of cardio. Along with this, I made sure I took a proper diet.

4. Which supplements did you take?

Protein has been a go-to supplement for me and along with it I took creatine and citrulline malate. Sometimes, I also take pre-workout as well as multivitamins.

5. What challenges did you face during your transformation?

I was really demotivated when I realised that even though I’m working hard I could not get the desired results. Later, I realised that this was due to my lack of knowledge on the right diet and supplements. Moreover, family and friends tried to stop me from going to the gym and consuming supplements. Lack of money also posed an issue, as it made it hard for me to buy supplements.

6. Suggestion for future transformers.

Always listen to your heart and mind. Ignore all those who demotivate you. Always remind yourself why you started this journey before thinking of quitting.

Turned The Beast Mode On – Shubham Sharma’s Journey

January 24, 2023 by HealthKart 1 Comment

Why did you decide to transform?

I was 120 kg and was hopeless with no confidence in my life and I got bullied constantly. One fine day, things hit me hard which is when I decided to transform myself and prove them wrong.

How did you accomplish your goals?

I accomplished my goal by dedication, discipline, consistency, patience, and a lot of hard work.

Training routine that helped you achieve your goals

My training routine that helped achieve my goal involved hitting the gym around 2 hours daily. I would start with warm-up and some stretches and perform my exercise according to my workout schedule with proper form and technique. At last I would do cardio for 20-30 minutes and I followed the push-pull leg routine.

I have always been pushing myself harder with progressive overload and I used to complete 10k steps throughout the day along with water intake of 3 to 4 litres at least.

Which supplements did you take?

I took Multivitamin, Fish Oil, Creatine, and Whey Protein

What challenges did you face during your transformation?

I have faced challenges in the early stage like lack of knowledge in what exercise to do and which supplement to take and how much do these supplements cost. The main challenge which I had faced was following a diet as I was in college hostel and a proper diet routine was hard to maintain.

Suggestion for future transformers

I would like to suggest the beginners to not start with a 100% clean diet from day 1 as after a few days, the diet will become monotonous and you will end up quitting. Start with a calorie deficit diet by cutting down on sugar, maida, and soft drinks and completing your macros. Proper nutrition is the key to achieve your goal.

One Kg At A Time – Pratima Lokwani’s Journey

August 10, 2022 by HealthKart Leave a Comment

Why did you decide to transform?

I was 112 kgs and had many health issues like thyroid, PCOD, knee pain & my weight was constantly increasing because of my poor eating habits and because of PCOD, I didn’t get my monthly cycle for one year. I couldn’t climb the stairs properly and I was just 19 years old which was an alarming situation for me. This is when I decided to lose weight – I decided to transform myself and switch to healthy lifestyle.

How did you accomplish your goals?

I have been very consistent in my weight loss journey. Yes, there were many ups and downs but I had set my mind very well that I have to lose weight. Because of my consistency I accomplished my weight loss goal in a span of 10 months.

Training routine that helped you achieve your goals?

I used to walk for an hour and was fully focused on my diet. After my weight loss, I joined the gym to tone up my body. I have been working out in the gym for 5 years now.

Which supplements did you take?

I took multivitamins and fish oil in my weight loss journey and I still take them. I fulfill my protein intake from my diet only.

What challenges did you face during your transformation?

Starting weight loss was easy, but as I progressed my weight was stuck for two months. At the time I thought about whether I would lose weight further or not? But I didn’t give up and continued my diet. And finally, after 2 months my weight started decreasing again.

At this juncture, other people also get demotivated and leave the weight loss journey in the middle. I would suggest please be consistent as your body will start responding again.

Suggestion for future transformers?

No one else can make you lose weight. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself. I would suggest a few tips which will surely help you to lose your weight.

1. Stay active: regular exercise is important for physical and mental health too. Increasing the frequency of physical activity in a disciplined way is often crucial for successful weight loss. If you don’t have time to go to the gym and work out – don’t worry you can work out at home, you can go for a walk or you can do yoga at home.

2. Do not skip breakfast: skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight – yes, you could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry.

3. Drink plenty of water: people sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. You can end up consuming extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need.

4. Read food labels: reading food labels can help you choose healthier options. Use the calorie information to work out how a particular food fits into your daily calorie allowance.

5. Plan your meals: try to plan your breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for the week. Make sure you stick to your calorie allowance.

The last and most important tip for your weight loss journey – be positive and stay consistent towards your goals. Don’t ever give up.