As the extra kilos piled on, 32-year-old Nupur Luthra was tired with the way she was leading her life. In addition to the lethargy and exhaustion that came with being overweight, she was also done with societys body-shaming. When she finally decided to get healthy and fit, there was no looking back. Read her story to know how she got back in shape in just 9 months, without any quick fixes or fad diet.Name: Nupur LuthraOccupation: Editor
Age: 32 years
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Highest weight recorded: 74 kgs
Weight lost: 14 kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 9 months
The turning point: There were several red flags, I did not pay any attention to before. From being breathless after climbing a flight of stairs to getting tired easily, I was battling all the typical signs of being overweight. However, what really got me in action were the unsolicited comments and body shaming. Even my father told me that I looked horrible with all that weight and that was the time I decided to get back in shape.My breakfast: Ragi cheela or a glass of milk with any seasonal fruit
My lunch: A portion of vegetables and 2 chapatisMy dinner: A bowl of soup or a portion of chickenPre-workout meal: I have seasonal fruitsPost-workout meal: A cup of tea and one fruitI indulge in: I absolutely love gorging on peanut butter sandwich
My workout: My workout routine is completely balanced. I make it a point to do both hardcore cardio and weight training.
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I vouch on tandoori chicken and freshly-made salad
Fitness secrets I unveiled: No matter what happens, I ensure that I work out for at least an hour daily. Also, as I mentioned before, balance is everything. So make sure that everything right from your workout to your diet is balanced.
How do I stay motivated? I am a fitness addict and I really like working out. This in itself is enough to keep me motivated to keep going.
How do you ensure you dont lose focus? Since I immensely enjoy working out, I keep on looking for new and innovative ways to burn calories and stay in shape. It really helps me stay focused.
Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? While there were a lot of things which made my life really difficult, the inability to climb a flight of staircase without losing my breath definitely topped it. I realised that I needed to work hard to shed those extra kilos.
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Weight loss story: I lost 14 kilos because I wanted everyone to know that my weight doesnt define me! - Times of India
