When you embark on a weight loss journey, you realise that it does not happen overnight and you have to work really hard. When 32-year Nilofar, who is a nurse by profession, realised that she needed to lose weight to get healthy, she completely devoted herself to the journey. In a span of just 2.5 months, she lost a whopping 9.5 kilos. Here is her inspiring weight loss journey. Name: Nilofar Keshvani SutarOccupation: NurseAge: 32 years
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
City: London
Highest weight recorded: 68 kg
Weight lost: 9.5 kg
Current weight: 57.3 kg
Duration it took me to lose weight: 2.5 monthsThe turning point: While I wasn't unhappy or even remotely upset with the way I looked or with my weight, I did realise that if I gained a few more kilos, then I would be considered obese. Also, unwanted and unsolicited rude comments about my weight really affected me. However, it was only for the sake of my health that I decided to lose weight and get back in shape. I did not look back since the day I decided to lose weight!
My breakfast: I used to have a high-fiber and high protein breakfast like oats, moong dal chilla, poha or besan chilla. I also had a cup of tea but without sugar with my breakfast.
My lunch: A small bowl of curry, 1 chapatti and 1 small bowl of rice.
My dinner: I used to choose between salads, soups, quinoa khichdi, buckwheat pula, dal and boiled moong and chana.
Pre-workout meal: A glass of lukewarm water with two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar.
Post-workout meal: I had my breakfast as I worked out in the morning. I indulge in: Definitely pizza and handmade chicken biryani! In desserts, I prefer cakes.
My workout: My workout routine consisted of the following exercises:
1. Walking
2.Squats
3.Mountain climbers
4.Zoomba classes
5.Yoga
6.Jumping jacks
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Quinoa khichdi
Fitness secrets I unveiled: I have learnt that keeping a tab on how much you are eating (the portion of the food) is very important. I always take care of the same. Also, I believe that sipping on green tea has helped in improving my metabolism. How do I stay motivated? Undoubtedly, my husband was my greatest motivator and mentor during my weight loss journey. He was the one who pushed me to lose weight and get back in shape. He told me that I did not have to do it for looks but for good health in the longer term. Also, when I started seeing visible results of my hard work, it further motivated me to lose more weight.
How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I used the weighing machine as my source of motivation and focus during my weight loss journey. Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? It was definitely the body-shaming I faced. People had started commenting rudely like, "Oh, you have put on so much of weight!" or asking questions like, "Are you planning for a second child?" after looking at my tummy. It was very disturbing for me.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I want to lose more weight in the coming years and become thinner.
