I would like to inspire you all with my success story of transforming from fat to fit, which obviously did not happen overnight. This journey was full of tears, depression, anxiety, loneliness, misery, bad eating habits. This sedentary lifestyle led to lots of consequences where I was not able to ovulate, conceive or live a normal life. I was not able to climb stairs and would feel very tired while walking. My metabolism was damaged completely. I would cry for hours when every month my pregnancy test would show a negative result.
This had disturbed me to an extent that I was not my own self, becoming another person altogether who was shattered, agitated, and disheartened. After 10 years of a long stay in the UK, I decided to shift back to India due to various reasons, one of which being not being able to take mental pressure and homesickness. I started losing confidence, stayed aloof, blaming and not forgiving myself. I couldn’t find joy in anything.
But only found solace in food, not realizing that I was falling into the trap of emotional unhealthy eating which made it even worse. Not being able to have a child is considered taboo in India. I used to get all sorts of horrible and depressing questions from family, relatives, and especially those agony aunts whose sole purpose is to gain entertainment from gossiping.
Night Owl
I would often engage in binge eating and was a night owl. Additionally, I would watch all the latest web series and led a very inactive regime. A lack of control over my taste buds meant that I would often order take always. All this led to me being diagnosed with PCOS, Border Line Diabetes, Obesity, and Anxiety. That’s when I put my foot down and started taking baby steps towards my fitness journey by following quantified nutrition, a consistent workout routine, and a healthier lifestyle. These efforts got paid off and I got the best gift of life which is my 2 children.
Needless to say, like millions of other mothers, I also went through postpartum depression, due to various biological changes in the body, lack of proper knowledge, guidance, and support. I again started gathering all the fallen pieces, getting my life back in shape. Today I proudly stand in front of you, transforming myself from 97 kilos to 59 kilos.
Studying at INFS has given me a cutting edge and has definitely added so much value to my knowledge, helping me serve my clients even better. Now I’m attempting to share the knowledge that I’ve gained through my certifications and experiences with others to help them motivate and accomplish their goals.
Holistic Approach
Our bodies, in my opinion, demand something more than just weight loss, and that something is a shift in our thinking. A positive and mentally strong body can combat any ailment and will always be by our side as we grow. To achieve this, we must make little but deliberate changes in our daily lives and recognize what our bodies are demanding.
I learned this the hard way, but I really hope that my success story will inspire and motivate you all to lead a holistic lifestyle where you should not only just focus on physical health but also on, mental health, social health, spiritual health, environmental health, occupational health, intellectual health, and financial health. I conclude here by giving out a message to each one of you that holistic living is a lifestyle that nourishes your mind, body, and soul so why not try it out to enhance your own lives?
Author: Nirali Sharan
