Lost & quickly regained

Sahil Khurmi

LAST summer, after finishing my LLB degree, I felt fire in my belly to shed my weight by 10 kg and achieve the milestone of 75 kg —  appropriate for a 6-ft frame. Albeit an uphill task — I am averse to a gym — I decided to work hard on my fitness. Aware that our health is the raison d’etre of our life, I had still put it off for years. I was determined to change it.

Before getting into the active mode, I decided to make an action plan of all the good habits I wished to imbibe and religiously follow in the coming days to achieve my goal. The three things on my priority list were — a healthy, nutritious diet; intensive workout; and bidding adieu to junk food. 

Instead of shooting the breeze, I decided to feel the breeze by running at Sukhna Lake, the heart of Chandigarh. It was tough, an arduous task, no doubt, to pacify my cravings for sweets and shun sugary treats. Saying no to sweets, which accompanied wedding cards, was a tough decision for a glutton like me. Following a strict vegetarian diet plan, I practised a rigorous routine of exercise and developed a knack of drinking a plethora of Adam’s ale! I would bathe in sweat while working out and simultaneously drink a lot of water to hydrate my body which helped me reduce my stubborn belly fat. I was on track.

Within a short span of two months, I achieved my milestone — shedding 10 kg. A new me was here. I pushed the boat out by showing off my abs on social media — Twitter, Blog, Whatsapp... everywhere, really. I was flooded with congratulatory messages; the icing on the cake. It felt good. I felt very light and confident about my body and enjoyed the attention I was receiving. Alas, who knew that my stardom would be so transient! 

My judiciary examination was round the corner, forcing me to shift my focus from health to studies. The winter season did not make it any better. Sweat did not come easy in the teeth-chattering cold. As a result, sadly, over the next three months, I regained the 10 kg I had shed. The weighing scale, with a smirk perhaps, showed 85 kg!

So, it is back to square one. But I have resolved to turn a new leaf and welcome this summer with a toned body. Never say die, it is time to hit the gym once more.