Niriksha Pandey, a 31 year old woman went down from her highest weight, 68 kgs to 56 kgs by losing 12 kilos in 2.5 months. Check out the incredible weight loss story of Niharika, who lost weight via a combination of food and exercise and lost 12 kg in just 2.5 months, demonstrating the transformational potential of commitment and willpower.

Turning Point

Delivering a second baby and post-pregnancy weight are always problematic due to limited time and self-care.After giving birth to her baby boy in June 2021, Niriksha’s weight escalated to 68.5 Kg. She frequently felt tired and unhealthy, and her clothes no longer fit, forcing her into XL or XXL sizes to conceal her weight gain. It was then that she embraced the challenge and committed to losing her weight by prioritizing her diet and exercise routine.

Diet followed by Niriksha

Early Morning: 5 almonds , 2 walnuts , 1 tsp sunflower & pumpkin seeds , 2 figs
My breakfast: 1 bowl poha , upma , vermicelli , pasta (suji or wheat) , 3 idli , chutney around 9 am
Mid Morning: 1 fruit apple , anar , orange , 1 bowl papaya
My lunch: 2 chapatis + 1 bowl vegetable + 1 bowl dal + 1 bowl salad around 1 pm
Dinner: Moong dal khichdi and 1 bowl salad around 6 pm. This is her last meal of the day.
She quit eating all fried, junk, and outside packaged food. That’s helped her a lot in shedding her weight quickly.

Her exercise routine is as under

Walking proves to be the optimal exercise for weight loss. Niharika allocates 30 minutes each morning and 45 minutes every evening to walking, ensuring she achieves a consistent 10,000 steps daily. She had exclusively relied on this routine, foregoing other exercises or gym sessions, and witnessed remarkable results in her weight loss journey. Despite not going to the gym and only completing her steps, she lost her weight easily as she herself experienced the power of consistency in a workout routine.

Fitness Secret unveiled

Achieving and maintaining health and weight loss goals can be simplified with home-cooked meals in appropriate portions. Embracing a diet rich in green leafy vegetables enhances nutritional value and supports weight management. By prioritizing simple, balanced meals, individuals can cultivate healthier habits and achieve sustainable progress towards their wellness objectives.

How do you stay motivated?

Niriksha accepted the New Year, New Me challenge as her resolution. She kept one thing in mind: She must change for the better. This mindset kept her motivated. Once you begin feeling healthy and happy, nothing can deter you.
What’s the most difficult thing about being overweight?
“Post-pregnancy weight is always tough to bear, and when people started using words like ‘you can’t lose weight,’ it motivated me to prove them wrong. Furthermore, health issues are always lurking. I’ll continue to maintain my weight as I’ve witnessed the consequences of being overweight. With two kids, I used to tire easily; sometimes, I felt irritated,” says Niriksha.

Lessons learnt from weight loss?

According to her, “Listening to your body is very important. If you listen to your body and work accordingly, it will help you grow mentally, physically and emotionally. I feel so confident about myself now and I am very much energetic and relaxed now. This is the thing everyone wanted and yes this makes me happy.”