This incident inspired him to get on the fitness track in his life. Along with Mayo, he also decided to lose weight . Lose 40 kilos through proper diet, nutrition and exercise . You can also follow his fitness journey. See what he did.
Name: Smita Chenna
Occupation: IT Professional
Age: 43
Height: 5.2
City: Hyderabad
Max Weight: 95 kg
Weight Lost: 40 kg
Now Weight: 53 kg
Time To Lose Weight: 8 Months.
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What was the turning point?
She said, "My son was born in 2016. I was around 95 kg at that time. After a few years, mom got arthritis. My mom was suffering from joint pain. She couldn't do anything from going to the bathroom to getting up and walking. After that I decided to lead a healthy lifestyle. Told myself then to lose weight no matter what. Office was closed for two years during covid. That's when I started trying to go from FAT to FIT".
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How was his diet?
"Started intermittent fasting (16/8), said Smita Chenna. Had lots of water and green tea (2 cups) and black coffee (1 cup) before lunch. Had lunch between 1pm and 3pm. Carbohydrates I used to avoid it. I used to eat more cucumber, broccoli, tomatoes, onions. I used to eat chicken, eggs, cheese, sprouts, pulses. Also nuts, dry fruits. I also kept flax seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, chia seeds. It's important to know the quality of food. I used to try to finish dinner before 7 pm".
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What was the workout?
- Cardio (running/Zumba dancing) – 30 minutes per week
- Light workout (eg crunches, planks, lunges, burpees) – 15 to 20 minutes
- Since I was past 40, I looked into improving metabolism.
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What are the problems caused by excess weight?
She says, "Loss of confidence was not only physical, but also mental. I would not go home for any invitation, because I was very conscious about food. When I was overweight, I felt tired most of the time. After waking up, I found it difficult to do small tasks. At that time".
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What have you changed?
She said, "Diet is my biggest change. It has played a huge role in my transformation. Eat the right things at the right time. If you stick to it, you can keep your body healthy. Along with food, adequate sleep is also important. Try to get 8 hours of sleep every day. . Good sleep helps my body heal and prepare for the next day."
