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How to lose weight like this guy who lost 36 kgs by eliminating these three things from his diet – GQ India – What a man’s got to do

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You are what you eat and if you keep eating junk or calorie-rich foods, that target weight loss goal you have in your mind or that next-to-impossible physique you are aspiring to build, will never manifest.

Eating clean is the first step of any weight loss diet or plan. 30-year-old Abhilash Sabat tells us that at his highest he weighed 96 kgs and was able to trim to a slim 60 kgs by eliminating three things from his regular diet plan along with replacing fatty foods and junk with super-healthy (and also tasty) alternatives. How did he go about it? By eliminating all things white from his diet. Confused? Well let him explain.

For as long as I can remember, I was chubby! During my graduation, I weighed around 85 kgs but by the time I finished my post graduation, I weighed a massive 96 kgs. Not only was I physically very unfit during this phase but I was also very under-confident. I couldn't talk confidently in front of an audience as Id always get too conscious of my appearance, he says. My friends had also nicknamed me mote (fat) and would only address me by this name. It was disheartening to hear the same thing over and over again. But, the real cherry on the top was that my own mother didn't believe that I could be fit. She told me,"you have always been kind of fat and it is almost impossible for you to be slim at this point." This one statement turned my life around, he adds. That very day I made a commitment to myself that I'd lose weight and gain confidence!

I began my weight loss journey by reading and researching online about some of the best ways to lose weight and found this one article that stated that you can start losing weight by eating healthy and eliminating all things white from your diet, which constituted of sugar, rice and maida. My initial plan was to just curb my intake of street and junk food but the more I read about the side effects of sugar, rice and maida, the more I understood the concept of healthy eating better. Consequently, I charted the below weight loss plan to help me shed weight.

Breakfast: A bowl of cooked sprouts

Lunch: A couple of bananas or apples

Evening snacks: A bowl of oatmeal or soup

Dinner: A glass of cold milk (cow's milk)

I also made sure that I didn't eat anything deep fried. I was very fond of Maggi and any and every form packaged food but I completely stopped consuming these two food groups as well. And, to curb any unsolicited hunger pangs, Id have either grapes or munch on seasonal fruits.

Abhilash elaborates that by just following this diet plan for 6 months (plus indulging in a cheat meal on Sundays) he was able to lose 12 kgs. Post the initial weight loss, I started working out at home to tone my loose skin.

After losing a drastic amount of weight, I started focusing on toning my body. I started with a very basic workout routine that anyone can also do at home. This routine comprised push ups, crunches and lifting weights for about 15 minutes daily.

After following this basic home workout routine for a couple of months, I started working out twice a day, for about 25 minutes. The below exercises made up this routine:

20 Pushups

20 High Planks

20 Squats

20 Knee Grab Sit Ups

25 Cross Body Hammer Curl

20 Dumbbell Scaption(s)

25 Lateral Raises

25 Overhead Raises

25 Alternated Biceps Curls

25 Shoulder Presses

15 Lying Chest Fly(s)

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"This has been a challenge, but, I have been able to maintain my weight by exercising portion control. One of my MBA faculties once told me that "one should eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a beggar." I started following this and its proven to be very helpful. Whatever you eat, just make sure that you eat it in small volumes. I still follow my breakfast routine. I find it extremely tasty these days and have also gotten used to it. I have brown rice occasionally and I avoid anything with sugar or oil in it. I also make sure that I don't skip my workout routine. It keeps me motivated and in shape.

Don't give up in the middle of your hard work. Sooner or later, you'll get your reward. Keep striving forward. When people will notice your hard work, it'll make you feel amazingly beautiful. Also, your body gets even healthier once you are in the perfect shape. I have had an amazing journey transforming from 42 inches waist to just 30 inches, I'm sure someday you'll have a story to share with the world too.

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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