"I lost 24 kilos to prove a point to my crush"

Every one has suffered the hurt of unrequited love and recovery can be long and painful. In fact, it impacts different people differently. Not getting his love reciprocated served as a huge motivation for 23-year-old Nalin Mahendru who lost 24 kilos in 6 months. Here is his journey from 109 kilos to 85 kilos.

Name: Nalin S Mahendru Age: 23 years Highest weight recorded: 109 kilos Weight lost: 24 kilos Duration it took me to lose weight: 6 months The turning point: I was told by my crush that ultimately it is good looks and money that matter, not a good heart. I wanted to prove to her that looks can be changed and money can be earned but it’s your inner beauty that stays. I wanted to change her perception by looking good and transforming myself. My breakfast: Boiled veggies/sprouts with low-fat milk My lunch: Boiled chicken/mutton/veggies, fruits, rice with a plate full of salad. My dinner: Soup/dal I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): I never ate outside during my entire weight loss journey. But sometimes I ate homemade parantha, omelette or kadhai chicken. My workout: My daily workout includes 30 minutes of cardio (running), side raises and squats in the morning. In the evening, I do 30 minutes of cardio with exercises like cycling, PT jumps, leg raises, and 60 minutes of weight training. Low-calorie recipes I swear by: I maintain an intake of 2000 calories every day. I eat low carbs and low-fat foods like multigrain bread, boiled eggs or chicken/chana soup. I also mix high protein food with nuts and I usually prefer eating raw. Fitness secrets I unveiled: Managing your daily calorie intake along with regular workout is the key to losing weight. How do I stay motivated? I had to prove to a few people that looks can easily be transformed. My determination changed into obsession and I managed gym sessions, my office and studies, all together. How do you ensure you don’t lose focus? I realised that the only way to prove myself was to work hard on my body and transform myself. And I am thankful to my friends, my boss and my relatives who always encouraged me and stopped me from eating junk food. What’s the most difficult part of being overweight? Though I am a confident person but due to my excess weight, sometimes I used to feel conscious about my looks, especially while dancing. What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I want to have a V-shaped muscular body.

What are the lifestyle changes you made? Earlier I had to work hard to maintain my daily calorie intake. But now it has become a habit and happens automatically. I have stopped eating junk food and consume only low carb and low-fat food.

What was the lowest point for you? After a tiring day from the office, it was hard for me to go to the gym and workout. Though I was drained by the time I reached my bed but it made me feel satisfied. Also, when you see the results, motivation comes on its own.

Lessons learnt from weight loss: Achieving a goal is about determination and goodwill. Working in the right direction with all your willpower leads to 100 per cent results.

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Source: indiatimes.com