People often try different things on their quest to lose weight. However, 16-year-old Uday Gupta decided to keep things simple during his weight loss journey. From not taking any 'cheat day' to walking 1000 steps every single day, his weight loss is an inspiration and a lesson that you do not need fad diets and a gym membership to lose weight. Read on to know how he lost a massive 20 kilos!Name: Uday GuptaOccupation: StudentAge: 16 years
Height: 5 feet 10 inch
City: Baghapurana
Highest weight recorded: 100 kgs
Weight lost: 20 kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 5 months
The turning point: My t-shirt size went from XL to XXXL and my waistline touched a whopping 46 inches. If that wasnt enough, I was chased in my school for being fat and it was a complete nightmare. As a result, I had started wearing very loose clothes to hide the fat.
One day, a guy I considered my friend said that I was the most obese person in the class. That statement pinched me like anything and I realised that I needed to get back in shape. That was the day I started my weight loss journey with dedication.
My breakfast: 2 boiled eggs and 1 glass of milk or 2 slices of bread with paneer.My lunch: 2 chapatis and 1 bowl of sabzi or dal and 1 egg or 1 chapati with two eggs. I have a cup of green tea after lunch or after heavy meals.My dinner: 1 bowl of soup or a portion of fruits like guava, apple, pineapple or papaya.Pre-workout meal: 1 cup of black coffee
Post-workout meal: 1 bananaI indulge in: I never reserved any special day as my cheat day. During my weight loss journey, my only cheat days were birthday parties, marriages and the times when I went on a vacation. I sometimes eat Maggi or fried chicken on Sundays.My workout: I never went to the gym to lose weight. Here is the schedule that I followed:Walking for 100 minutes or 1000 steps15 minutes of jumping jacks, plank, squats and dumbbell
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Poha, boiled eggs and mushroom salad
Fitness secrets I unveiled: I strictly followed a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet to lose a massive 20 kilos.
How do I stay motivated? I stay motivated by measuring my weight every single day.
How do you ensure you dont lose focus? Whenever I feel even a little bit demotivated, I used to see my old photographs to stay inspired. Also, the constant progress from XXXL to L felt like a huge achievement.
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Weight loss story: I lost 20 kilos after being called out as the most obese person in the class! - Times of India
