Weight Loss Story: Young Man Undergoes Jaw-Dropping Transformation Losing 60kg He Gained During COVID-19 Lockdown

07/05/2024

weight loss story: young man undergoes jaw-dropping transformation losing 60kg he gained during covid-19 lockdown

Shreyansh Mehta’s weight loss journey has been incredible. From a fat, lazy teenager whose sedentary lifestyle and bullying at school made him reach 130kg, he is now a completely changed young man.

Shreyansh says even though he always battled weight issues, the COVID-19 lockdown made him gain weight beyond his imagination. “Throughout my adolescence, I grappled with weight issues, tipping the scales at 70 kilograms by the age of 12 and peaking at 130 kilograms during the lockdown at 16,” he told Times Now.

Now 18, Shreyansh, a student of Design, says the tipping point for his was difficulty in walking, dissatisfaction with his looks, not being able to breathe consistently because of obesity, and a profound sense of discontent. “I underwent this significant transformation in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle,” he said.

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How did Shreyansh lose weight?

Shreyansh says he took a structured approach to his dietary habits, taking care of all his meals and making sure he did not leave any food group. “My breakfast routine involves starting the day with a protein shake followed by black coffee 30 minutes later, accompanied by a serving of seasonal fruit. For lunch, I opt for a balanced meal comprising 150gm of grilled chicken breast, a portion of vegetable curry, two chapatis, and a side salad,” he mentioned.

However, he does not skip dinner as well. “Dinner consists of another protein shake post-workout, complemented by 300gm of chicken breast and 150gm of rice,” he elaborated.

Follows consistency in exercise

Currently weighing 80 kilograms, Shreyansh has been consistent with his diet and exercise routine for over a year now. He goes to the gym five days a week where he pursues a range of high-intensity workouts like cardio and weightlifting. “In terms of exercise, I engage in an hour of cardio in the evenings and another 1-hour weightlifting session in the mornings,” he said.

My routine adheres to a push-pull-leg split, structured as follows:

Day 1

3 sets of incline bench press

3 sets of seated overhead press

3 sets of skull crushers

3 sets of cable crossovers

5 sets of lateral raises

Day 2

3 sets of lat pulldown

2 sets of pull-ups

3 sets of dumbbell rows

3 sets of reverse flys

3 sets of preacher curls

3 sets of incline curls

Day 3

1 set of deadlifts

2 sets of stiff-legged deadlifts

4 sets of leg press

3 sets of back extensions

3 sets of leg extensions

3 sets of calf raises

Day 4

3 sets of incline bench press

3sets of seated overhead press

2 sets of cable crossovers

3 sets of lateral raises

3 sets of skull crushers

2 sets of triceps extensions

Day 5

4 sets of lat pulldown

3 sets of T-bar rows

2 sets of cable lat pullovers

3 sets of reverse flys

3 sets of barbell curls

2 sets of preacher curls

Shreyansh’s current diet regime is as follows:

Breakfast

A protein shake after waking up, followed by black coffee 30 minutes later, and a serving of seasonal fruit

Lunch

Lunch consists of 150 grams of grilled chicken breast, a serving of seasonal vegetables, two chapatis, and a side salad

Dinner

Another protein shake after a workout, followed by 300 grams of chicken breast and 150 grams of rice.