Weight loss alert: This man lost 52 kgs by following this diet and just walking every day!

For weight watchers, the bigger issue than their weight is being joked about it. For Valmonte Dcosta, even though his weight was an issue, his body shamers were the real problem. Valmonte decided to get into shape rather fight back with his words. And as luck and hard work would have it, he lost a massive 52 kgs! Wondering how Valmonte lost all that crazy extra weight? Read on!Name: Valmonte DcostaOccupation: Travel agentAge: 24Highest weight recorded: 135 kgsWeight lost: 52 kgsDuration it took me to lose weight: 3 years The turning point: My turning point came when I was diagnosed with kidney disease.My breakfast: 1 cup of no sugar coffee with skimmed milk and rawa dosa or cheela or wheat cereals or museli or pohaMy lunch: 3 wheat rotis and 1 vegetable dish with less oil and no salt or rice (once in a week) My dinner: 2 or 3 wheat roti and vegetable dish with less oil and no saltI indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): Snacks like vada or samosa but fried in olive oil or dark chocolate without sugar My workout: 2 hours of walking dailyFitness secrets I unveiled: Staying fit makes you feel stronger and better.How do I stay motivated? I chose to answer body shamers by staying fit rather than replying back. This is what kept me motivated.How do you ensure you don’t lose focus? I make sure I walk every day and weigh myself daily in the morning to ensure I maintain my weight. Even 100 grams increase in my weight makes me sad.What’s the most difficult part of being overweight? You are stuck to limited choices of clothes. I am a person who loves to dress up, and this was a setback for me. Also, I felt ashamed to see people due to my shape.What are the lifestyle changes you made? The major change was to cut off junk food and sugary foods since I love them both. However, I have understood that both can lead to weight gain and hence should be avoided.Lessons learnt from weight loss: A healthy lifestyle means a healthier and a happier life.If you have a weight loss story that can inspire others, mail us at toi.health1@gmail.com