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iWorkout with Sneha
MY VISION
I believe that pushing ourselves hard at workouts isn’t only about the changes it does to our bodies, but that at the end of our workout we should all feel uplifted and ready to take life head on. The inspiration and confidence these workout sessions produce, spill over into other areas of our lives too, both domestic and professional. With an accredited AFAA-CFGI (Athletic and Fitness Association of America) group fitness certification and many years of experience in home workouts, I hope to deliver to you my very best.
Here, I am trying to rock a modified tree pose with my adorable 4 year old.
MY TRANSFORMATION
When you see a transformation post like this, your first questions are how many days did this take? What is the weight difference?
Do you notice I am still smiling in all those 'Before' pictures? It was six months after my daughter was born and I was loving being a mother. Both me and baby were being fussed over by my parents and husband and I was enjoying all the attention. My weight gain was never a point that I or anyone else even spoke about - it was just a natural part of the deal.
I strongly believe, and I have seen first hand that you MUST accept yourself in your current body, as that's the first step and the most important. Body shaming and negative talk are like the flu. I mean just think about it. When we first meet at any social gathering we naturally pay attention to how each of us looks, whether fit or laid back - and we notice being noticed, even if no one says anything about it. And then it starts to infect everything we do or say.
Our first step would be to stop being so self-conscious and give ourselves a break. Funny thing is when you are kind to yourself, very often, people are kind too! So don't get desperate, and don't jump into tough diet regimes and cruel exercise routines. Anything crazy is not sustainable. You may lose some weight and get momentarily hopeful but to keep it going, what you do need is something sustainable that you could love and live with forever.
The pictures of me are over a period of three years, 35 lbs lighter with a number of ups and downs and doing nothing crazy; following a quantified nutrition plan, staying happy, positive and of course moving that body.
Do what works for you, if you have a couple of cheat meals, get back to your exercise, get back to that macros balance. It's never too late to bring about a change. Breaks happen, the only way you could ever mess your body is by quitting forever!
A little bit of a TED talk here ....
◈ Be kind to yourself. A little fat on those hips, a little softness here, or a roll there, those stretch marks for all your valiant birthing struggles - remind yourself this is just normal. Fight that negative voice that makes you over critical.
◈ Don't fall for the crazy diets, they are not going to last for too long and may not even be good for you in the long haul.
◈ Ask for help and guidance when you need it.
◈ Remember everything happens twice, first in your mind and then in reality, so make the right choice and stand up for it.
◈ Control the urge to compare your body to anyone. Every body is made differently. So make this about you, your health and your personal journey.