Weight loss story: Woman loses 28 kgs, shares 5 ‘realistic sacrifices’ to reduce fat

Weight loss journeys require simple lifestyle changes and this woman who has lost over 28 kgs documents what worked for her.

When we speak of weight, loss, fitness goals, it entails certain amount of dedication and consistency. The emotional and physical investment involves a lot of sacrifices on a regular basis. It means cutting out unhealthy habits, maybe reducing the intake of your favourite food, or sedentary habits. Diksha, a certified nutritionist and integrative health coach, shares her incredible journey where she also talks about making such practical sacrifices.

Diksha has so far reduced around 28 kgs with help of home cooked meals, dedicated workout regimens, and more. In one of her posts, her caption reads about five “realistic sacrifices” that helped her lose 27 kgs at that time.

Here are weight loss sacrifices that she made:

1.  I let go of the need to see fast results: Slowly and steadily is the only way to go if you want to lose weight and maintain it! If you lose too fast with extreme diets the probability of gaining it back also is higher.
2. Sugar was a BIG No on MOST days: Yes having a balanced diet is very important. Being too restrictive is harmful in the long run, but giving into your cravings too frequently will slow down the progress unnecessarily. Plan your meals, plan your indulgences and whenever possible swap the cravings for healthier alternatives and when you know you’re disciplined give in a little here and there once in a while.
3. Early dinners: This one took time. I had to train my mind and body that eating by sunset was right for me. I did crave food while sleeping for a few days but once my body had adapted to this new lifestyle there was no going back. If and when I am forced to eat late dinners owing to social commitments now, I tend to feel heavy and uneasy while sleeping.
4. Perfectionism: This should have been first on the list. This is the first thing to let go off when trying to lose weight or improve your health overall! No two days are alike, some are extremely productive where you get everything right, food, steps, workout, water intake, sleep every single aspect is spot on and on most days you lack in something or the other and that’s all right. Consistency takes precedence over perfection here.
5. Punishment loop: I gave up on the idea of punishing myself for eating a piece of cake on my birthday by running for two hours on the treadmill and instead inculcated a wholesome relationship with food and my body. Where I take of my body and it’s needs 80-85% of the times and the remaining times when I indulge, my body supports me by metabolising the food.

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The coach further emphasised that setting realistic goals is essential to be able to achieve them. There are no quick fixes and rushing into weight loss may do more harm than good. Therefore, one must remember that what one works for one, may not be equally optimal for another body type. Consulting a professional may help to draw a sustainable, diet chart for fitness style.