One of the most dreaded complications of PCOD diagnosis is weight gain. When Poulami Ghosh faced the same problem, she knew she had to change her bad lifestyle habits and get fitter and healthier. Determined, she fought off the excess weight and shed close to 12 kilos in a span of just four months. What's more? She didn't even go to the gym!To know the details of her inspiring diet and workout, read her story here:Name: Poulami Ghosh AdityaOccupation: Marketing and Public Relations Professional
Age: 30
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
City: Kolkata
Highest weight recorded: 80 kilos
Weight lost: 11 kilosDuration it took me to lose weight: 4 monthsThe turning point:
When I was diagnosed with PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disorder), it was the time I realized I had to do something. I never took my lifestyle seriously and had a bad habit of binging on unhealthy foods. I was a total foodie and food delivery apps were always on my mind. However, when my doctor told me that PCOD could be reversed through a lifestyle overhaul and weight loss, I decided to give it all in.
The first step was to delete all those food delivery apps from the phone and soon enough, I stopped eating outside food. Yes! I was able to do this! I might have just lost 11 kilos in the past four months (festivals and work commitments), but with thyroid and PCOD, I gave my very best and will continue to do so.
My breakfast: The first thing I eat as soon as I get up is almonds and walnuts. Later, I usually have something low-calorie like poha/ oats chilla/ egg whites or a portion of fruits.
My lunch: Lunch can be something like Bajra rotis (2) with a bowl of dal, vegetables or chicken or sometimes, it is fish curry and rice. Salads are something I don't miss out on. Everything is homemade.
My dinner: For dinner, it is either daal with bajra roti or chicken/vegetable/paneer sauteed slightly.
When I do get to cheat on my diet, I feast on biryanis and kebabs. However, I always moderate my portion size.
I also ensure that I drink 2-3 liters of water every day and three cups of green tea throughout the day. Apple cider vinegar gets me going in the mornings. This way, my caffeine intake has also cut down drastically.My workout: I don't depend on the gym and work out in the comfort of my home. I like to go for a brisk walk in the mornings and evenings every day for 40-50 minutes and also do yoga at home for 15-20 minutes in the day. Sundays, I usually skip the exercise but otherwise, I am fairly regular.
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Poha, chillas, yogurt with fruitsFitness secrets I unveiled: Discipline and determination are the biggest things that have helped me reach my goals faster. If you ask me, a little discipline goes a long way.How do I stay motivated? While I am very strict with my diet, I do try to reward myself. I set goals for myself and if I manage to push myself more or achieve the goal in time, I treat myself with a little reward.
How do you ensure you dont lose focus? The motivation of indulging in a cheat meal is what gets me going for the next goal.
Whats the most difficult part of being overweight? When you are overweight, there are a lot of health problems which come in. For me, my battle with PCOD and suffering from chronic back pain at a young age was depressing.What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? Fitter, stronger and healthier- away from the health complications and problems.
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Weight loss: How this woman lost 11 kilos and beat PCOD without going to the gym! - Times of India
