You can change your city from here.
We serve personalized stories based on the selected city
Signs your sister-in-law hates you
Love horoscope as per zodiac signs: December 2021
How to stop being jealous in relationships
These kissing techniques will drive him crazy
Stop investing in these things, become a MINIMALIST
People share common mistakes in long-distance relationships
Nora Fatehi is slaying in statement blouses
Indian textile for the new-age bride
Erica Fernandes’ bikini moment will make you go WOW
Netizens troll Sabyasachi’s jewellery ad, ask “Koi mar gaya kya?”
Priyanka Chopra to Dua Lipa: Meet the best dressed at Fashion Awards 2021
Tara Sutaria shows her love for gold
Stretches that help in increasing height
How your parenting style affects your kid’s popularity, as per a study
Bollywood siblings who look very similar
How to handle your relationship with your MOM, based on her zodiac sign
How to help your kids to have the courage to be disliked
How social media overdose impacts teenagers mental health
Perfect night skincare for winter season
From Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif: This is how Bollywood actresses look without makeup
How has the grooming industry changed in the last 10 years
How to deal with post-shave irritation
Most iconic hairstyles of yesteryear actresses
Things your skin needs in winters
Two signs that helped American actress to realise she had PCOS; other common and uncommon signs of PCOS
One child was infected with HIV every 2 minutes in 2020: UNICEF
Study finds blood groups A, B and Rh+ more prone to COVID
Coronavirus: How Indian vaccines will fare against COVID’s Omicron variant
Coronavirus: With looming Omicron threat, these are the people who need a COVID booster dose
Dengue reinfection: Can you catch dengue twice? Here’s what you should know
THIS 15 minute yoga routine can help you while working from home
What happens to your body when you do weightlifting every day
Weight loss: Workout hacks to keep yourself motivated during the winters
What you should know if your child experiences chest pain during exercising
The killer workout supermodel Cindy Crawford follows for sculpted abs at 55
THIS one simple activity after a meal can help you stay fit and healthy
“Eat less, move more”: Why this is not a good approach to lose weight and what you should try instead
THIS is the best weight loss diet for a diabetic, as per a study
Scared of a possible third wave? Here are foods and habits that can boost your body’s immune response
Is ghee bad for heart health and weight loss?
Sun exposure at these times during winter is considered great for your body
Weight loss: Here’s why Anushka Sharma’s breakfast is perfect for your health goals
How reading changes your brain, according to neuroscience
The potency of Kirtan
Is texting making you anxious? Here’s what it means
Sun Transit in Scorpio: What each zodiac sign can expect
6 ways to reduce stress with Type-2 Diabetes
Bigg Boss 15: Why netizens trolling contestant Afsana Khan for pulling out knife for self-harm need to be sensitive
Study finds blood groups A, B and Rh+ more prone to COVID
Coronavirus: How Indian vaccines will fare against COVID’s Omicron variant
Coronavirus: With looming Omicron threat, these are the people who need a COVID booster dose
What the doctor who sounded off COVID’s Omicron variant wants us to know
Scared of a possible third wave? Here are foods and habits that can boost your body’s immune response
How scared should you be of the new COVID-19 variant “Omicron”? AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria explains
Common cold: 5 ways to prevent cold before it starts
Ayurveda recommends making these changes before bedtime for better sleep
5 reasons you need to include oil pulling in your dental care routine
Tulsi-haldi kadha to boost immunity in monsoon
5 natural remedies to lower blood pressure
Five simple home remedies to soothe vaginal itching and burning
Yoga asanas for working professionals
Yoga asanas for improved digestion & belly fat reduction
Yoga asana’s for women’s health
Study finds COVID-19 linked to heart inflammation in college athletes
How to perform a CPR
Myths around causes Of diabetes – Part 3
Stomach cancer
Chlamydia
Salmonella
Whooping cough
Measles
Dementia
Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let’s work together to keep the conversation civil.
Now Reading:
Dr. Ushma Pulkit Maniar struggled to lose weight for a long time until one day she weighed 90 kgs and could take it no more! She read through several stories on weight loss and was inspired to do the same. Furthermore, during the first COVID-19 wave, the severity and high mortality rate among obese patients is what drove her to lose weight. She became more conscious, brought significant changes to her diet and finally lost 18 kilos. Here’s her weight loss story:
Read also: Weight loss story: “I avoided wheat altogether and ate curd, yogurt or buttermilk daily”
Name: Dr. Ushma Pulkit Maniar
Occupation: Gynaecologist
Age: 40 years
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
City: Vadodara
Highest weight recorded: 90 kg
Weight lost: 18 kg
Duration it took me to lose weight: 8 months
The morning of October 1, 2020, I found out that I weighed 90kgs and decided to do something about it. To top it off, COVID-19 was wreaking a lot of havoc in and around the world. During the first coronavirus wave, the severity and morality rates were extremely high among obese patients, which is why I was determined to lose weight and eliminate atleast one of the risk factors.
My breakfast: 2 cups of milk with dry fruits and khakhra
My lunch: 2 dry chapatis, 1 serving green vegetable, 1 serving pulses, 1 cup salad, 2 glasses of toned buttermilk
My dinner: Fruits, dry fruits, sing-chana before 8 pm
Pre-workout meal: 2 protein biscuits
Post- workout meal: Fruit juice – natural
I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): Dark chocolate
Low-calorie recipes I swear by: Vegetable daliya khichdi
I indulged in 90 minutes of brisk walking.
Fitness secrets I unveiled: I discovered that the more you exercise, the better you sleep.
How do I stay motivated?: There are many things that have contributed to the success of my weight loss journey. Fitness apps, weighing scales and regular motivation by my husband is what keeps me going.
As difficult as it is to start a weight loss journey, it is as difficult to maintain it for a long time. So, what I do to keep myself motivated and focused is keeping a tab of my weight and tracking it every single day without fail. This helps me see through my progress.
For me, the most difficult and discomforting part of being overweight is that you never find clothes of your liking in your size.
What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line?: I want to look 20 years old and feel younger! But seriously? I just want to be healthy and free from all kinds of lifestyle diseases.
I have chosen an active lifestyle. I never starve myself, have frequent small meals and ensure an intake of 3 to 4 litres of water daily.
What was the lowest point for you?: After losing 12 kgs I reached a plateau, but could get around it by making a few changes in my diet.
Lessons learnt from weight loss: First things first, I realised willpower is everything. Secondly, I learnt that nothing is impossible and last but not the least, there is nothing you cannot do without the support of family and friends.
Find out about the latest Lifestyle, Fashion & Beauty trends, Relationship tips & the buzz on Health & Food.
Thanks for subscribing.
Please Click Here to subscribe other newsletters that may interest you, and you’ll always find stories you want to read in your inbox.
A weekly guide to the biggest developments in health, medicine and wellbeing delivered to your inbox
Thank you for subscribing!
Your subscription is confirmed for news related to biggest developments in health, medicine and wellbeing.
10 Minute Abs Workout Fat Burning HIIT! (Level 3)
Progressive Fat-Burning Workout!
Dumbbell shoulder workout
[New!] Level 4 – 30 minute tempo fat-burning!
VP Singh, three others who made sure Mandal came into force
23 years in making, new Mumbai airport finally gets going
Why it is all about the people who run companies
Why a transmissible Omicron variant needn’t be bad news
A weekly guide to the biggest developments in health, medicine and wellbeing delivered to your inbox
Thank you for subscribing!
Your subscription is confirmed for news related to biggest developments in health, medicine and wellbeing.
