18-year-old Utkarsh Pandey led an unhealthy lifestyle and soon enough, he found himself battling obesity. A humiliating incident in school made him ditch the bad habits and turn over a new leaf, losing as much as 20 kilos in less than five months. To know how he did it, read his transformation story:Name- Utkarsh PandeyOccupation- StudentAge - 18 years
Height- 5 feet 9 inches
City - Lucknow
Highest weight recorded- 106 kilos
Weight loss - 20 kilos
Duration it took me to lose weight- 4 months
The turning point in my life- I was never really ashamed of being fat or overweight and didn't really pay heed to the comments people made behind my back. However, my turning point was when a teacher mocked me at school and made me stand in front of the class, scolding me for being overweight. This shattered my confidence and it was on that day I decided to lose weight and get fit.
My breakfast- Omelette, made with 3 egg whites. When I feel like having something different, I go for a plate of poha which is so healthy and filling.
My lunch - For lunch, I have a bowl of yellow daal, a serving of green veggies with one chapati. With this, I have some salad as well.
My dinner - 5 boiled eggs (without the yolk) and a salad bowl tossed in one tablespoon of olive oil.
Post-workout meal - Before going to the gym, I drink a big glass of protein shake (at least an hour before going). Sometimes, I eat a slice of brown bread with low-fat peanut butter spread (organic). I try to stick to my diet on most days, but on weekends, I treat myself with either a slice of pizza or a scoop of ice cream.
My workout- I work out for five days a week, for approximately 1.5 hours. I spend 45 minutes doing weight training and do 30 minutes of intensive cardio. I have realized that mixing weight training and cardio is the best way to lose fat and build muscle in a good way.
Fitness secret I unveiled - The biggest weight loss secret for me has been eating in moderation. Restricting portion size does not drain you of energy or make you feel hungry. Instead, it helps boost your metabolism.
How do I stay motivated?- The results I have achieved so far are the biggest motivators for me. If I compare my older pictures to how I look now, I feel an instant kick of motivation. Although I felt pretty embarrassed, I feel that I need to thank my teacher for pushing me to make the change.
Even though I lost weight slowly initially and hit the plateau, I did not lose hope at all. This is what I would like to tell anybody reading this. Keep working on yourself and sooner or later, you will see the results.
How do you ensure that you don't lose focus- The changes I see in myself makes me stay focused on the goal in mind and keep working on presenting a better version of myself.
What was the most difficult part of being?- The most difficult part of being overweight was that I couldn't perform physically strenuous activities on days. Even if the comments did not bug me, I realized that people look at you in a different way which deeply hurt me.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? - ten years down the lane I want to stay healthy and fit. I don't want to change my goal one bit. I just want to stay as healthy and fit as I am today. As they say, health is wealth.
What are the lifestyle changes you made? I overhauled my sedentary lifestyle by making some changes:
-Start my day by going for a 1 km jog in the morning-Having green tea, which is good for your immunity.-Drink at least 3-4 litres of water every day.
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Weight loss story: 'My teacher humiliated me in my class because of my weight' - Times of India
