"My Gym Journey: From Couch Potato to Fitness Enthusiast (And Why You Should Join Me!)"
Sahithi Maroju
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Can we talk about something that's been on my mind lately?
It's about my wild ride with fitness over the past three months. Buckle up, because this isn't your typical before-and-after story!
So, picture this: me, three months ago, thinking I was doing okay. I mean, I didn't look "fat," right? Wrong! Turns out, I was carrying around a sneaky amount of body fat. It's crazy how our bodies can trick us like that!
Now, let me tell you, as someone with IBS, I thought I had it all figured out. Junk food? No way. But takeout? Oh yeah, that was my jam. Little did I know, I was doing myself zero favors.
Here's the kicker: I was working from home, and suddenly, lifting anything heavier than my laptop felt like a Herculean task. And don't even get me started on the joint pain. It was like my body was screaming, "Hey, wake up and do something!"
So, I did. I dragged myself to the gym, rolled out a yoga mat, and completely flipped my diet. Was it easy? Heck no! But was it worth it? Absolutely!
Now, here's where it gets interesting. I want to talk about this obsession we have with being skinny. I know this woman who dropped from 74kg to 55kg, and everyone's praising her like she's found the holy grail. But guess what? She can barely sit on the ground without help. Is that really what we're aiming for?
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Let me be real with you: fitness isn't about fitting into a smaller dress size. It's about feeling strong, energized, and ready to take on the world. It's about nourishing your body, not starving it.
These past three months, I've been cooking up a storm in my kitchen. No more takeout for this girl! And you know what? My body loves it. My IBS is more manageable, and I swear, my muscles are throwing a party every time I work out.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "But gym memberships are expensive!" "Healthy food costs more!" I get it. But here's the thing: it's an investment. In yourself. And trust me, the returns are out of this world.
So, here's my challenge to you, especially if you're a woman who's been on the fence about this fitness thing. Get out there! Join a gym, try a yoga class, lift some weights. Your body is like a playground – it's time to have some fun with it!
Remember, it's not about being skinny. It's about being strong, healthy, and feeling like a total boss. Who cares what the scale says if you can deadlift like a champ and have energy for days?
Three months ago, I couldn't imagine writing this. Now, I'm that annoying friend who won't shut up about the gym. But you know what? I'm okay with that. Because this journey has changed my life, and I want the same for you.
So, what do you say? Ready to join me on this wild, sweaty, amazing fitness adventure? Trust me, your future self will be doing a happy dance (and probably some burpees) to thank you!
Cardiology Associate at Apollo Hospitals
3 个月More power to you Ms??
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3 个月All the best!