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Jan 3

How to lose weight like this guy who lost 46 kgs with this smart weight-loss hack instead of a strict diet – GQ India

Were already in 2020, and todays as good a day as any to actually start following through on your weight loss and fitness resolutions for the new decade. As an additional booster, here, scroll through 26-year-old Vibhor Agarwals inspiring weight loss and fitness journey. He trimmed from a whopping 125 kgs to 79 kgs.

Vibhor tell us that his tryst with fitness began after his friends tried to convince him to lose weight. A few of them gave up as well! The thing was, I never actually felt like I needed to lose weight until I saw the weighing scale flash 125 kgs! This three-digit number made me realise that I better get started soon as this is not going to be an easy ride.

Shortly after this awakening, I started playing badminton not to lose weight per se but to master the game 4-5 hours everyday. After a month, one of my friends suggested that I should check my weight now, and so I did, I had dropped 6 kgs! This is when inspiration really kicked in and led me to make the below changes in my lifestyle to lose weight in a sustainable manner."

1. I started running 4 kms everyday

2. I completely and totally restricted myself from eating any kind of junk food, aerated drinks (5 years now), Pastas, Pizzas, etc. and also started calculating my calorie intake to create a calorie deficit.

QUICK READ: How many calories should you eat every day to lose weight?

A calorie deficit can be created by keeping a track of your calorie intake. This concept requires you to calculate the number of calories your body needs to consume to function smoothly without feeling hungry, and how much deficit you need create without harming your health. The deficit can then be created by cutting down empty calories and unhealthy fats. Keep in mind that the number of calories required to create a deficit is different for different body types. You can calculate yours online via a calorie calculator.

I made these small changes to cut down on my daily calorie intake:

- Curb my sugar intake

- Switched to skimmed milk

- Stopped eating any kind of fried food

- Said no to sweets

I also focused on my sodium intake as it aids in water retention.

"After 5 months of following the above changes, I was already at 96 kgs. This is when I started following a weight training and cardio routine in the gym. It further helped me achieve my target goal of 79 kgs.

QUICK READ: Best cardio exercises for fat loss

To maintain my weight, I try to workout 5-6 days a week. I take the stairs whenever feasible and walk as much as possible. So in a nutshell, I try to be as active as possible. I also keep track of my calorie intake (roughly analyse whatever I am eating). I try to pack my own food and not eat out too often it is the best way to keep track of the macros of the food you are eating.

QUICK READ: How to lose weight by calculating your macronutrients right

Its never too late, get up and get going. And, don't try too hard on yourself, just stick to the basics, they'll work wonders for you.

Disclaimer: The diet and workout routines shared by the respondents may or may not be approved by diet and fitness experts. GQ India doesn't encourage or endorse the weight loss tips & tricks shared by the person in the article. Please consult an authorised medical professional before following any specific diet or workout routine mentioned above.

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