When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 21-year-old Tanuj Khattar proved this saying to be true when he lost massive 33 kilos. He was tired of bullying and unsolicited comments on his growing weight, so he decided to do something about his weight. Here is a breakdown of his inspiring weight loss quest.Name: Tanuj KhattarOccupation: Student
Age: 21 yearsHighest weight recorded: 113 kgs
Weight loss: 33 kgs
Current weight: 80 kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 18 monthsThe turning point: Being overweight was undoubtedly one of the toughest periods of my life. People had started bullying me, calling me names, passing comments and body shaming me. My self-confidence levels had taken a beating and I realised that it was time to do something to break this cycle. I wanted to get fit and inspire others to lose weight as well.
My Lunch: I eat two cheese sandwiches and some fruits after an hour of eating my lunch
Pre-workout meal: I have oats an hour before working out
Post-workout meal: 10 boiled egg whitesMy Dinner: 250 grams chicken breast with a small portion of rice
My Workout: I make it a point to work out for 6 days a week. So, every morning I hit the gym to exercise.
Fitness secrets I unveiled: Contrary to popular opinions, your diet has a much bigger role than your workout in your weight loss quest. So, I strongly recommend people to watch what they are eating first and start eating clean.
How do I stay motivated? I have reached a point where working out has become a habit for me. I cannot go a day without working out, so it acts as motivation for me.
