My story is not an overnight miracle or magic nor was it a straight
path. My journey from fat to fit was like a roller coaster with lots of
ups and downs and a handful number or experiments on my body. It
started in December 2019 when I suddenly got a push that I need to
be fit. At first I joined a gym but I could not see huge results from the
exercise pattern I was following and it was becoming very depressing
for me that besides putting so much hard work and dedication the
outcome was none. The biggest challenge in this journey was the
pandemic when I got prohibited from the access to gym and any
other physical activity. At first I had lost all hope and even my family
members thought now again I was going to get back to my unhealthy
lifestyle. But as the fear of coronavirus increased my need to be
healthy with a strong immune system increased and I was a teenage
girl my perception of being a smart, fit, active and glamorous girl
increased. There were so many clothes I could not fit into just
because of my lazy attitude and unhealthy eating habits. I just don’t
know what kind of motivation came into me once I started my diet
and exercise there was no stopping from there. I want people to
know it doesn’t matter if you are fat or thin you just need to be
healthy and happy and accept the way you are. I am not encouraging
everyone to become thin I just want everyone to have a healthy
lifestyle and not be self-conscious with low self-esteem. You don’t
need to wait to be motivated and pushed by others just follow your
heart and be dedicated in whatever you are doing. After losing 12
kilos in 7-8 months that to without any guidance and support I have
started to believe more in myself and that I can do anything and I
just need to have a strong willpower and believe in myself.
Written by - Ashvika Agarwal