The journey to weight loss is not an easy one and any person battling extra kilos can tell you the immense struggle behind it. When 28-year-old Chetna Madaan decided to lose weight and get back in shape, she knew it would take immense dedication and discipline. From feeling exhausted all the time to being an inspiration to everyone around her, Chetnas journey is all weight loss inspiration you need!Name: Chetna MadaanOccupation: TeacherAge: 28 years
Height: 5 feet
City: New Delhi
Highest weight recorded: 85 kgs
Weight lost: 20 kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 6 months
The turning point: I was certainly let down by a lot of unsolicited diet advice from people around me, but nothing was as hurtful as not being able to fit into the clothes of my choice. Owing to my weight, I also felt extremely lethargic and drained out. Hence, I decided that I no longer wanted to feel this way and decided to love myself a bit more by embarking on the journey of fitness.
My lunch: Chapati, a portion of rice, a plate of salad, a bowl of dal and vegetable
My dinner: A plate of salad and a bowl of soup
Pre-workout meal: 1 apple and a cup of green tea
Post-workout meal: I have a portion of sprouts and egg whites
I indulge in: Potato sandwich and chicken seekh kebabMy workout: I keep it a point to keep switching my workout routine. So, I do anything between walking, yoga, exercise, jogging and running.
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I vouch for stir-fried vegetables and roasted chicken breast
Fitness secrets I unveiled: If there is just one takeaway from my weight loss journey, it is the fact that you need to be mentally strong and determined to become physically fit. Your tenacity certainly plays a crucial role in your journey towards a healthier you.
How do I stay motivated? Seeing that I was losing inches from my body was enough to keep me motivated. Moreover, I also felt energetic and light after I began my quest to lose weight.
How do you ensure you dont lose focus? I make it a point to track my weight loss journey as it keeps me motivated to stay on my fitness journey.
Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? Undoubtedly the hardest part of being overweight is how I felt lethargic and extremely tired all the time.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I do not aspire for any particular body shape. Rather I want to stay healthy and fit for all the years to come.
What are the lifestyle changes you made? I made a couple of lifestyle changes and made it a point to follow them strictly. Some of them are:
