Obesity has become an alarming health concern with a steep surge in cases all across the world. When the body accumulates excess of unhealthy fat, it leads to obesity and entailing issues like high cholesterol, cardiovascular issues, breathing problem etc. Reducing weight can help in cutting out and managing several issues right there. Even weight loss journey is different for men and women. For mothers, post partum poses another challenge while people with co-morbidities like diabetes have separate set of challenges to face when endeavouring to lose weight.
It can be slow but not impossible. One such inspiring story of Vitoria Mello. Vitoria reduced from weighting a 101 kilos to 77 kilos with dietary changes. Mello documents her fitness journey on her social media and shares her takeaways from her journey and how she managed to lose 24 kilos. In one of her posts, she explained the challenges she faced due to obesity. “Before with 101,KG: no mood, grade 2 obesity, bad body composition, high fat percentage, anxiety attack, back pain (from being overweight), swollen ankles, body pain, poor sleep, couldn’t keep consistency in anything, always frustrated because I couldn’t beat food, couldn’t walking or standing for a long time, fast food every day, bad exams, losing youth to obesity,” she wrote in Portuguese.
Mello followed the weight loss rule of calorie deficit. In order to maintain it, she ate 400 less as per Aaj Tak. She followed a strict diet and started adding more fibre and protein. Fibre and protein keeps the stomach satiated for longer durations minimising risk of hunger cravings when we end up succumbing to our guilty pleasures.
Despite a balanced meals, she did not give up on cheat meals. In addition to her diet, she also incorporated workout routine and it was not b just hitting the gym. Instead, she opted for walks and home workouts only.
The right balance of meal and workout not only helps reduce stubborn fat deposits but also helps to lead to fit lifestyle. One must note that weight loss is different for different people. What works for one body might not render desired results for another. Consulting a professional can help tailor make your diet that optimally helps your body.
