Weight loss story: This woman lost 16 kilos after two C-section deliveries

Mrs Neha Gajbe Nannaware had undergone two C-section deliveries, both of which had led to massive weight gain. This exposed the 36-year-old to several health problems, which is why she decided to change the course of her lifestyle and lose weight. With healthy eating and regular exercise, she was able to lose 16 kilos in a year. Here’s her weight loss journey.

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Name: Mrs Neha Gajbe Nannaware


Occupation: Homemaker

Age: 36

Height: 5:2

City: Pune

Highest weight recorded: 78kg

Weight lost:16kg

Duration it took me to lose weight: 1 year

After my 1st C-section delivery, I suffered a lot due to weight gain. I endured knee pain, back pain, infections, acidity problems, felt tired all the time and much more.

It was then that I decided to lose weight. However, post my 2nd C-section delivery, I gained weight again. My body changed, but this time, my mind was set on weight loss and a healthy body. I worked smartly without getting into the trap of fancy diets, and this time I knew exactly what works best for me.

My breakfast: Daily Indian breakfast - Idli, dosa, uttapam, poha, mostly boiled eggs and 1 banana, 1 glass of milk daily, sometimes momos.

My lunch: All green vegetables, all Indian pulses, dal, beans, 2 phulkas, a lot of salad, curd or egg or paneer bhurji, little rice.

My dinner: 2 bajara bhakar, any dal, or green veggies and salad (daily), little rice.

Pre-workout meal: 1 boiled egg

Post- workout meal: 1 banana, 1 glass milk, 1 boiled egg. Sometimes, protein shake

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days): Pizza, burger, biriyani, pakoda, vada pav.

Low-calorie recipes I swear by: curd, cucumber chilla , besan chilla, idli, dosa, salad.

I indulged in 1/2 hour jogging on the road or on the treadmill - sometimes I also walked on the incline for 30 minutes on a treadmill. This helped me lose weight faster. Furthermore, I also went for 15 minutes of cycling, and did weight training.

There is no secret formula to fitness. Everyone knows very well that home cooked food, daily 1 hour of workout, timely eating, proper sleep, and a lot of water intake can keep us healthy. The key is consistency.

How do I stay motivated?: I had suffered a lot in the past because of health problems, so workout had become my routine which kept me on track naturally. People get inspired seeing me, and this feeling helps me move forward.

How do you ensure you don’t lose focus?: When we start loving something, we are naturally focused. Find your strength. Ask yourself ‘Why do you want to lose weight? That "Why” should be powerful enough.

Being overweight can be dangerous for pregnant women. Doctors recommend losing weight because after childbirth, the newborn demands a lot of mother’s attention, support and energy. That’s when an overweight body struggles to give 100% to a child.

Being overweight is never a problem but the severe health issues we face because of that extra fat in the body is a big problem.

What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line?: I really want to stay disease free, and in appropriate shape as per my age after 10 years.

I ate home-cooked meals and practiced timely eating, drank a lot of water, and did a little routine exercise. Also, I had a nice 7 hours of sleep everyday.

Consistency is the key, and routine is the mantra.

Also, I realised that Indian food made by my mother was the best food for weight loss. I stayed away from sweets. I still eat but in very less proportion. I eat salads both for lunch and dinner. In addition, I eat fruits and dry fruits daily.

Lessons learnt from weight loss: Weight loss should be seen in terms of both health and beauty (not just for beauty). I also started a YouTube channel (Neha G N weightloss journey), where I have shared my weight loss journey.

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These views are not generic in nature. Weight loss results vary for individuals and the views shared in this article offer no guarantee of specific results. The content is not intended in any way as a substitute for professional advice.