Monday Motivation : Vanshika Khurana

From 97kgs to 57kgs is that kind journey that anyone would be blown away by listening to. Vanshika Khurana from HR College managed to accomplish this task in 2 years. 

Her gym experience has always turned out to be ‘Go to the gym, click selfies, come out and eat!’ It was something she was not proud of, maybe because of the lack of motivation.  

How does one get motivation? To change the world takes time, but to change yourself takes courage! Once said by Vanshika, “I believe motivation can end at a point of time and you may quit. But…"

Also said by Vanshika, “It is when you train and see the results and the rewards that your body gives to you. That's what motivates you”. 

Vanshika suffered from PCOS but she managed to transform her body. To start something like that takes motivation and courage. 

Courage is an important aspect. Without it, one will find reasons to avoid getting fit because if anyone loses courage they lose motivation. To avoid this, try converting your motivation into a hobby. A hobby is the only thing which can give you happiness and the strength to your soul to face any problem. 

DIET

Initially, Vanshika did not follow any particular diet. Though it is recommended to cut down on carbohydrates and increase your intake of proteins. What needs to be remembered is avoid starving and eating salads throughout the day. Cravings for fast food will increase, so a small portion is required to keep the motivation within us. Being a vegan, Vanshika faced the problem of including more protein in her diet. 

Some of the dishes which can be included are sprouts, paneer, jowar/bajra rotis, homemade vegetables, etc. to replace the non-vegetarian sources of proteins. There should be cheat days and in order to keep the craving in control, have fast food in moderation. You can also improvise ingredients and cook yourself a healthier version of your favourite fast food. 

THEN AND NOW

Obesity is poison for a person's body. Obesity is a magnet for diseases to build their home and spread lethargy. The person’s energy starts diminishing and so does the motivation to do physical work. When you workout, the body fat reduces and space left for microorganisms decreases. 

All the diseases which were attracted to it die and you become healthy. This requires a great amount of effort. When a person becomes fitter the amount of energy they receive increases and the body attracts fewer diseases.

Firstly, start doing cardio daily. There are a number of variations in cardio - it can be done outdoors as well as indoors. Running or jogging in a garden reduces fat levels to a greater extent than the exercises we do in the gym. After waiting for a few months, start off with strength training in the gym.  

There might be a point where your progress will be stalled, but never give up. If you want to achieve something, you need the courage to face all your problems! If some problems arise, don’t defend it, face your problem! There will be many people to support you, but it is your life and you’re alone. Being alone doesn't mean being lonely, because your friends and family can only support you but cannot face your problem. 

There is no need to follow any workout. Rather make a routine that suits your body. After researching, Vanshika improvised her diet, and slowly and steadily consumed more proteins. For Vanshika it took 2 years. So take your own time and you will see the results. 

- Karan Khetan (Team SYNC Snippets)