Real-life weight loss stories often have a direct connect to people. Having a tough time starting your weight loss regime? Here is Vikash Shah’s inspiring journey to help you propel towards a healthy lifestyle.
Real-Life Weight Loss Story: Weight loss is a journey that requires an emotional, mental and physical investment of different levels. A subjective journey, the route, time and destination can be different for different people. Everyone has their reason for how, when and why they embarked on this mission. It is not always easy to lose weight in 50s due to several physiological and biological reasons. But, dedication and consistency go a long way.
Speaking exclusively with India.com, 56-year-old Vikash Shah said, “Workout is not necessary even going to the gym. Eat clean, focus on daily steps count and weight loss can be achieved by anyone with the correct mindset and dedication.” Shah is an inspiring figure for all those who think age is a barrier.
Vikash lost 10 kgs in good 6 months by adhering to a dedicated diet and exercise routine. Here is his inspiring journey of embarking on a happier and healthier life and how!
What Was Your Weight Loss Diet And Routine?
I followed the nutrition plan of Miten Says Fitness (MSF ). This included my favourite Gujarati meals like roti, sabzi, dhokla, handvo, theplas, etc, along with lots of whole foods like legumes, beans, fruits, vegetables, paneer and nuts & seeds.
Real-life weight loss story: Vikash Shah lost 10 kgs in 6 months.
Did You Completely Cut Down on Sugar?
No, I had occasional cheat meals every week – which included sugary foods like desserts, and sugar in coffee.
Did You Have Cheat Meals?
I had cheat meals spread out in the frequency of twice in 2 weeks
What is One Rule That You Abide by For Losing Weight?
Proper and clean nutrition and workout – which was custom-made for me by my fitness coach. This helped me stick to my routine, and follow through with my efforts due to which I was able to see results even at this age.
Real-life weight loss story: Today, 56-year-old Vikash is leading a happier and healthier life!
What Was One Thing That Worked Best For You?
I am such a foodie and for me for this to become sustainable was the awesome recipes on MSF plan. As mentioned earlier, it included foods like thepla, handvo, dhokla, pizza, pasta.
One Challenge That You Faced And How Did You Overcome it?
Eating the right kind of food and discipline into workouts.
Is There a Weight Loss Myth That You Got to Know About During Your Journey?
YES! there is nothing like spot reduction of weight & also you can still consume carbs, fat as part of your weight loss journey
Vikash secret to achieving this feat was dedication and consistency. He shared with us that how working with a professional held him throughout the journey with his expert knowledge and experience. When asked how he reached is target, Shah said with pride, “nothing just followed MSF plan to the ‘T’ and voila magic happened. I am much fitter, am mindful of my eating patterns & am getting compliments everyday for looking younger.”
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