Don’t Stop Trying: How I Lost 50 Kg and Reclaimed My Health — One Sustainable Step at a Time

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Don’t Stop Trying: How I Lost 50 Kg and Reclaimed My Health — One Sustainable Step at a Time

By Priyanka Sehrawat | Fittr Coach
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The Beginning: When Nothing Seemed to Work

For the longest time, I believed I was doing everything right to lose weight.

I cut out carbs completely
Tried one meal a day (OMAD)
Did fasted cardio religiously
Took yoga classes
Joined expensive slimming centres

Yet, after every few weeks, I found myself back at square one — exhausted, frustrated, and disappointed.

So what was going wrong?

The Pattern That Kept Failing Me

Every weight loss attempt followed the same pattern:

Cut out foods I loved — rice, wheat, sweets — believing they were “bad.”
Followed extreme diets — usually low-calorie (hypocaloric) plans that were impossible to sustain.
Watched the scale drop quickly by 7–8 kg.
Returned to old habits the moment I saw results: bingeing on comfort foods, skipping workouts, being sedentary.

My daily routine had no structure. It included:

🍕 Junk food
🍪 Cookies and sweets
📺 Long sedentary hours

There was no balance, no education about why certain choices worked and others didn’t.

And the real truth?
I wasn’t ready to change — not mentally, not behaviorally.

What Was Missing: Sustainability + Consistency

Looking back, I now realize two things were always missing:

❌ Sustainability

Fad diets and extreme routines are simply not built to last. You can’t live a joyful life by constantly depriving yourself.

❌ Consistency

I had no long-term strategy. I was chasing short-term numbers on the scale, not lifelong habits.

The Turning Point: April 4th, 2018

I gave myself one last chance.

But this time, I didn’t aim for fast results — I aimed for real change.

I stopped following trends and started following a structured, scientific approach to fitness.
And that made all the difference.

What Actually Worked for Me — This Time for Good

✅ 1. Quantified Nutrition

I followed a customized, science-backed plan that focused on eating enough, not starving.

Included moderate carbs
Prioritized optimal protein intake
Ate home-cooked meals and never eliminated food groups

✅ 2. Strength Training — Not Endless Cardio

I committed to 5 days of weight training — at home and in the gym.

I completely ditched cardio. Why? Because fat loss comes from a calorie deficit, not from hours of treadmill.

✅ 3. Built Habits Over Time

I didn’t change everything overnight. I worked on small daily actions.

Ate at consistent times
Drank enough water
Slept well
Tracked progress beyond the scale

✅ 4. Accepted Setbacks, But Never Gave Up

My journey wasn’t perfect. I made mistakes. I had slow weeks. I even doubted myself.

But I kept showing up — and that made all the difference.

Life-Changing Realizations

Here are some truths I learned through experience, not theory:

📌 1. Progress Takes Time

Quick fixes will always disappoint you later. True transformation is slow — but worth it.

📌 2. You Won’t Get Bulky from Lifting Weights

Women shy away from strength training fearing they’ll look “manly.”
Truth: You’ll look toned, defined, and strong.

📌 3. The Scale Lies

Weight can fluctuate due to water retention, hormones, and digestion. It’s just one metric.

Track:

Inches lost
Clothes fitting better
Improved strength and energy
Confidence boost

📌 4. Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken

You’re just not moving enough. Your body wants to thrive — you just need to give it a chance.

📌 5. Eat More, Not Less

I now eat 2200–2300 calories a day — and I’m in better shape than ever.
Starvation is not the solution — education is.

What I Achieved

Total Weight Loss: 50 Kg
Dress Size: From 5XL to Medium/Small
Calories Now: ~2300 per day (no more starvation!)
Time Taken: Longer than I expected — because real progress tests your patience

Health Issues I Overcame

Before I took control of my health, I was battling:

⚠️ Borderline Cholesterol
🌀 Thyroid Disorder
♀️ PCOD & Irregular Menstruation (entire 20s)
💊 Hypertension
🧠 Postpartum Depression
🦴 Joint Pains
⛔ Zero Confidence

Today, I feel healthy, strong, and truly happy in my skin.

Gratitude That Keeps Me Grounded

I couldn’t have done this alone.
🙏 Deep thanks to Jitendra Chouksey (JC), Rohit Sir, Bala Sir, and Jyoti Sehrawat for being my pillars of strength.
🙏 And to the amazing FITTR Community — your knowledge and support changed my life.

Final Words: Don’t Stop Trying

If you’re tired of starting over…
If you feel like giving up…
If you’ve failed more times than you can count…

Just know this:

💬 You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be persistent.

Change your approach, not just your food.
Build habits, not just temporary plans.
Be patient, not just motivated.

The journey is hard — but the reward is life-changing.

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