Weight loss story: “This new mother lost 22 kilos and became a professional health coach!”

Weight loss in itself is a huge challenge but it becomes really challenging and tormenting for new mothers who witness this sudden change in their body.Something similar happened with 30-year-old Ishav Mehta Lamba, who realised that she had gained a lot of weight after her pregnancy. Her weight loss quest is an inspiration for many others. Read on.Name: Ishav Mehta Lamba

Occupation: ACE Certified Professional Trainer, Health CoachAge: 30 years

Highest weight recorded: 75 kg

Weight lost: 22 kgsDuration it took me to lose weight: 10 monthsThe turning point: Since I have always been a fitness enthusiast, being overweight is that one condition, I never thought I would face. It was heartbreaking to watch myself in the mirror.

I could no longer fit into my old clothes and had started buying XL-sized clothes for myself. That was the point I realised that enough was enough and I needed to get back in shape.

My breakfast: I have eggs with bread or oatsMy lunch: A portion of dal + sabzi with some rice or 1 chapatiMy dinner: Chicken or 1 chapati with a portion of paneerI indulge in: I vouch on a homemade chicken burger or ice cream and chocolateMy workout: While initially, I had to take it slow due to time constraint and I focussed more in circuit training. After some time, I started doing a combination of two to four days per week, where I did full bodyweight training + HIIT +running occasionally Now, I do four days heavyweight training + two days of steady state cardio

Low-calorie recipes I swear by:

I vouch on fruits

Fitness secrets I unveiled: I have realised that the secret to weight loss is NO SECRET. Sadly, a lot of women miss out on strength training fearing that they may become bulky, which is not the case. Secondly, ensuring that you are eating a balanced diet and be patient.

How do I stay motivated? I have never needed external motivation to stay motivated. However, good music did help to keep my spirits high.How do you ensure you don't lose focus? I make it a point to set both short term and long term goals. When you divide the goals

What's the most difficult part of being overweight? The most heartbreaking aspect of being overweight is not being able to look in the mirror with confidence.What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I want to be a fit mom of two kids. I also want to carve a successful name for myself in the fitness industry as someone who gives reliable information to people.

What are the lifestyle changes you made? I have completely given up processed food items and increased my intake of fruit and vegetable. What was the lowest point for you? Since I have always been healthy, being overweight came as a real shocker and I felt really low. Lessons learnt from weight loss: Since it is really easy to go off track and lose all the progress you have made, it is important to have strong will power. In the end, do not underestimate the power of a balanced diet, dedication and the support of a good mentor in your journey to lose weight.

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