Transformation

It is not just about a body transformation. It has much more to it, confidence, attitude, positivity, skills and achievement.

It started back in 2016 when I was weighing around 64 kgs and was suffering from health problems like PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), irregular cycles, thyroid. I was so heavy with that big belly of mine that I even had problem in sitting on the floor and standing for a long time. When I was diagnosed with PCOD doctor told me that I am becoming obese and will be having serious health problems if it doesn’t stop here. I tried to control my diet but it did not work out much, as I was not consistent. I couldn’t go below 64 kgs. Gaining 3 kgs and again losing 2 kgs and then stopping at 64 kgs was my weight variation. I realized its not going to work like this. I decided to set my goals and targeted to achieve that. I did not have much knowledge about diet and fitness, no one to guide so it was kind of challenging for me. Still remember going to office gym for 2-3 days and coming back with blank face with no idea of what to do in gym. Googling here and there I made my own diet plan and workout routine. I trained myself to the best I could and lost around 14 kgs in 3 months. That was my 1^st transformation.

I got rid of PCOD and irregular cycles but continued to take the thyroid tablets even after reducing weight as per doctor’s suggestion. They told me not to stop taking Thyronorm as anytime the levels might go up and cause hormonal imbalance. I can still count not 1 but 3 doctors told me the same. One day mom questioned me “Why don’t you stop taking those tablets”, “Are you planning to take those tablet your entire life?” It made me think should I take doctor’s advise or mom’s, I decided to go with mom's. Controlled my diet, stopped taking those tablets and have been regular with my workouts. Its been a year now and those tablets are still lying in a corner of my kitchen cupboard most probably expired.

People say thyroid is like diabetics once you get it, you will always be dependent on thyronorm to control your thyroid levels, the same way a diabetic takes insulin. But I don’t believe that. If you can make your body capable of generating those hormones or balancing those hormones which you were deprived of earlier I don’t think you have to be dependent on any medicine. I am not a doctor but can tell you this from my own experience.

So what’s next..

Before starting gym, never thought I would be continuing it after losing weight but gym is like an addiction once you start you can’t leave. It becomes a part of your daily routine. I was already lean weighing 51 kgs. I didn’t have to do this program. But being lean is not the end of all. There is always more to it. I was not happy being lean. Always wanted to get better and better everyday.

I started Kris Gethin’s 8 Week Hardcore Trainer Reboot on 20th Oct 2018. This program will test you in real how strong and determined you are to get what you want. It was harder den my 1^st transformation as I had to lose body fat and at the same time gain muscle mass or at least maintain the same muscle mass. How hard this can be? This can be really hard. It was very intense and rigorous loaded with 1.5 hrs of workout and 2 cardio sessions daily starting from 20 mins and each session going up by 5 mins every week. Preparing 6 meals a day that too measured in kitchen weighing scale and a office job wasn’t easy at all. I followed the program very diligently, each set, each rep, every cardio session I made sure I did it right. Even did my Week 5 Day 2, 40 mins cardio session on fever because at the end of the program I did not want to look back and regret that I missed something and could have done better. There will be times when your body will give up, but you need to convince your mind to keep pushing and get going. I also felt like giving up many times but when you stand in front of the mirror and see your body getting changed you just don’t feel like giving up. Every bit of you will tell you to complete it. Time management is very crucial. Last 3 weeks when the cardio sessions went up to 45-55 mins, I hardly got time to rest and sleep. No time to talk or chat or watch TV. Most of the time I was lost not knowing what to do, what to talk, what to think, how to respond, how to react. My life was on run. Entire day I will be running here and there, either in gym or office or travelling and when at home either cooking or doing cardio in stairs. My daily routine was like wake up, go to gym, come back home, get ready, go to office, again go for evening cardio, come back home and cook your food. By the time I thought of relaxing the day is already over and its time to sleep. Felt like 24 hours was less, how I wish that I had a little bit of extra time for myself. Exhaustion, frustration, mood swings, cravings will be at peak all the time. Diet played a key role. 70% of my transformation was because of the diet. No oil, no sugar, no form of sugar(fruits), no form of fat, no milk products except for low fat paneer(Indian cottage cheese) for 56 days. All the food prepared was without oil, yes you read that correct I didn’t even use a single drop of oil not even olive oil. No cheat day or cheat meal. I was very much strict with my macros, hardly did a gram here and there. It was extremely tough though to control those taste buds of mine but was left with no choice. There is no point is cheating and regretting later. I wanted to do everything right and see how it goes.

This program gave some unreal results and all in a natural way. I feel different in all ways, more active, lighter, faster and stronger. Started the program at 51.5 kgs with 28.1% body fat and ended at 45.8 kgs with 17.2% body fat. Dropped 5.7 kgs of weight and 10.9% of body fat. In the process of burning 6.4 kgs of body fat mass, have gained 1 kg of lean muscle mass. Most of the fat loss was from the abdomen area. Still can’t believe I got rid of my bloated tummy and love handles. So yes this possible to achieve and it can be done with Indian food and condiments and suits Indian body type as well if you are doing it correct. After completing this program I realized that the master key of popping those abs out is not the killer abs out, its the killer diet and all these days I was doing killer abs workout😂. So its truly said “Abs cook in kitchen”.

You need a lot of will power to complete this program. Its everything or nothing.

To all out there who are trying to lose some pounds or get in shape I know how hard it is but never give up, believe in yourself and keep trying. You got to stay focused and be determined to achieve your goals. Nothing comes easily, you have to work hard for it and earn it. Hard work and sacrifices always pays off. Don't give a second thought about it. Have patience and be consistent, results will definitely come along. If you are not getting results, it means either you are not doing it correct or not pushing off your limits. Never cheat on your workout and diet. If you are doing so, you are cheating on yourself and not anyone!

  

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P.S. Writing for the first time, please excuse my words and grammar.