This man lost 44 kgs in 11 months, here’s how…
Being overweight made it extremely difficult for Farhan Momin to go about his life. When his weight reached a staggering 142 kilos, not only did he develop many health issues, but he also experienced body shaming and could not find clothes fit for him. But once he decided to live a healthier and fitter lifestyle, there was no looking back. He’s lost 44 kgs since and believes consistency is what has helped him achieve it.
Name: Farhan Momin
Occupation: Service
Age: 27
Height: 5'11
City: Pune
Highest weight recorded: 142.3 kgs
Weight lost: 44 kgs
Duration it took me to lose weight: 11 months
The turning point
Being overweight not only gave rise to a lot of health issues, but it also led to experiences with body shaming.
(Body shaming refers to the action of subjecting someone to humiliation and criticism because of how they look and their body features.)
Diet followed
My breakfast: 2 whole eggs and 3 egg whites with butter with a glass of black coffee
My lunch: 170gms chicken and 60gms uncooked rice with green salad
My dinner: 170gms chicken with green salad
Pre-workout meal: 2 mashed potato with black coffee
Post- workout meal: 2 bananas with warm water
I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): Diet is the same on everyday
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: 150gms of chicken with green salad
Workout regime
Monday: Chest & Triceps
Tuesday: Back, Biceps & Cardio
Wednesday: Shoulder, Legs & Jogging
Thursday: Chest & Triceps
Friday: Back, Biceps & Cardio
Saturday: Legs and HIIT
I also play cricket every Monday and Thursday for 2 hours and go swimming everyday for 1 hour.
How do I stay motivated?
I thrive each day to stay fit and healthy. In addition, I stay consistent in achieving my goal.
What’s the most difficult part of being overweight?
Besides experiencing several health issues, I had a lot of difficulty in finding clothes easily. I literally had to get them stitched.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line?: I wish to atleast have 6 pack abs.
What are the lifestyle changes you made?
I stopped giving in to late night cravings and avoided unhealthy eating habits. Simultaneously, I make sure I eat healthy and be calculative about it.
Lessons learnt from weight loss: You can eat everything in your day to day life. However, you need to exercise and burn some calories to stay fit.
If you have a weight loss story to share, send it to us at toi.health1@gmail.com
These views are not generic in nature. Weight loss results vary for individuals and the views shared in this article offer no guarantee of specific results. The content is not intended in any way as a substitute for professional advice.
Few points for readers
Weight loss requires consistency and determination. Apart from all the lifestyle and diet changes you make you need to be regular and disciplined in your journey.
The moral of every weight loss journey is similar.
A clean diet, a clean body and a clear mind will ensure you have a good weight.
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