I have always been guided by the principle that maintaining good health is not a stage of life, but a way of life. But like many, the gym and other physical activities were characteristic of my daily life as the pandemic struck us. In this calm, I started making mistakes. I didn’t wear a watch or almost ignored what I had in my body. Sugar-containing drinks, fried foods, and high-sodium foods became fairly regular, and of course alcohol was the most beautiful of many. And as a by-product of this, none of the clothes I had fit. I rattled, lost speed, and things got harder – a perfect 82kg 6ft’1 inch long now weighs 98kg.
But when things started to open after the second wave of COVID-19, I was just a strange encounter with reality and started to get back on track. The one-hour training session did not show the results for the first month. It was strange because I didn’t get any results in less than four weeks. I was able to regain some strength, but I didn’t lose a kilo or an inch.
I realized it was time to change my approach. Instead of mainstream, I used a more complex way of approaching a weight loss journey. This was when I took the data more seriously and started personalizing it by state (at that time) to where I wanted to see myself.
I started by aiming for 2-3 hours of physical activity per day. This included two hours of intense strength training in the morning, followed by a one-hour badminton session. For most of the three hours, I tried to keep my BPM (beats per minute) above 120. A good fitness tracker usually provides accurate training results. In my case, it was the Apple Watch SE. This is one of the best options out there. In this way, I consumed more than 1500 calories a day, and one day I consumed more than 2000 calories.
Second, I reduced my craving. Keeped me away from sodium abuse and sugar. Depending on my weight, I defined a macro plan. It was composed of 50% protein, 30% complex carbohydrates, and 20% good quality fat and was divided into 6 meals. About Protein – I don’t think there is a better source on earth than eggs. It boasts a complete amino acid profile that supports recovery and muscle growth. My other sources of protein included chicken and sometimes fish. I ate multigrain bread and marked home cooking once a day, but not as the last meal of the day. There wasn’t exactly any carbs after 6 pm. Nuts and peanut butter provided the required amount of healthy fat. In this way, I consumed less than what I was burning and created a calorie deficiency by maintaining metabolism.
Finally, and most importantly, I have tidied up the hormone, but I feel that many are ignoring it. As you enter the science of maintaining good health, you will find that hormones and maintaining good health are interrelated. Hormones have many effects on what is happening in our body, and by tinkering with hormones you are reduced on your fitness journey. The best way for me to stabilize them was to have a good 8 hours each night, schedule the time to get to bed, and match it with the food and training already in place.
Today I weigh 83 and have a body fat percentage of 20. I continue to grind 6 days a week for 2 hours at the gym, but I miss the court. I sometimes cheat to shock my metabolism and sometimes take a few days off from strength training for optimal recovery.
Love Verma is a communications expert based in Delhi NCR.
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These views are by nature uncommon. The results of weight loss vary from person to person, and the views shared in this article do not guarantee specific results. This content is not a substitute for expert advice.
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