Weight loss story: “I lost 22 kilos by eating moong sprouts and avoiding sugar”

Ravi Shankar Singh was tired of being looked down upon by his relatives and friends because of his weight. The fact that he could not fit into his old clothes anymore devastated him and took a toll on his confidence and self-esteem. It was then that reality hit him hard and he finally decided to begin his weight loss journey. With the right kind of diet and following a proper workout routine, he lost 22 kilos. Read on to find out how he did it:

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Name: Ravi Shankar Singh

Occupation: Student

Age:19

Height:185cm

Highest weight recorded:110kgs

Weight lost: 22kgs

Duration it took me to lose weight: 4 months

Like everyone else, I always wanted to be fit and healthy. Being overweight exposed me to several taunts and embarrassing remarks, not just by my friends, but also my family. It was never easy. Then came a time when I could not even fit into my old clothes. That’s when I realised that I was unfit and decided to lose weight.

My breakfast: Oats and moong sprouts

My lunch: 2 rotis with dal and sabzi with lots of salad

My dinner:1 roti with dal and salad

Pre-workout meal:1 banana with black coffee

Post- workout meal: 4 egg whites

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): Whatever I want except for sugary food.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Sprouts and oats

I indulged in 40 minutes of running and worked out for an hour in the gym.

Sugar is all about calories and can affect your weight and health. During my weight loss journey, I avoided sugary foods as much as you can.

How do I stay motivated?: Whenever you feel demotivated, pause and reflect. Think of the time when you were unfit, overweight and out of shape.

How do you ensure you don’t lose focus?: Keep a tab of the progress you’ve made so far. This will help you stay focused.

Apart from the woes of being overweight, the taunts from my relatives and friends were the most difficult things to deal with.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line?: A fitter and healthier ‘me’.

I stopped eating junk food and started working out daily.

Lessons learnt from weight loss: Consistency is key. If you are following your diet and workout daily, nothing can stop you from achieving your desired goals.

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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.