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How HealthifyMe transformed a Former National-level Swimmer

byHabil
September 14, 2020
inGet Inspired, Success Stories
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weight loss transformation

Read about Saikat Debnath’s weight loss journey, a former National level swimmer

Weight before: 93 kg

Weight now: 80.4 kg

Lost 12.6 kg in 3 months

Saikat-Debnath-before weight loss

A national level swimmer representing Uttar Pradesh while in school, Saikat Debnath had always been in top shape. But all that changed in Class 12, when he took time off from his fitness regimen to prepare for his board exams. “The lack of physical activity, my love for food, and the fact that I had gone from over-exercise to no exercise collectively contributed to my weight gain,” 27-year-old Saikat recalls.

The Bangalore-based techie says his biggest problem was that he always lacked energy. “Although I had no medical problem, I used to get tired very quickly. I would never be able to enjoy a good game of football with my friends because I’d get exhausted after the first five or ten minutes. As a result, I gradually started avoiding the game,” he says.

Saikat enrolled himself at a gym but it didn’t do much for him in terms of weight loss. The reason for this was the fact that he lacked a personal trainer, which meant his routine was limited to basic exercises while his diet continued to remain unhealthy.

‘Unlike other apps, where Indian foods are generally not included, HealthifyMe had a detailed database of Indian foods’

It was his marriage that motivated Saikat Debnath to take his weight loss seriously. “I was looking for a calorie tracker when I stumbled across the HealthifyMe app. Unlike other apps, where Indian foods are generally not included, this one had a detailed database of Indian foods,” he says. Saikat joined HealthifyMe towards the end of August and opted for a premium package, determined to get in shape before the big day.

His case was assigned to, fitness coach Rohit Singh and nutritionist Ritu Puri. “Saikat’s problem was that he was spending too much time at the gym. He used to do cardio for 30 minutes every day followed by an hour of weights. I re-programmed his routine so that cardio and weight training took place on different days. Spending a lot of time in the gym isn’t enough to lose weight and get a good physique, what is also required is smart work,” says Rohit.

Ritu interviewed Saikat in detail before devising a suitable diet plan. “She talked to me for an hour asking me about ingredients that were easily available around me. The best thing about the diet plan she prescribed was that it included items which were commonly available. I did not have to go around searching for specific foods items as I had initially imagined,” says Saikat.

‘The biggest advantage with HealthifyMe is that it has helped me plan my diet as per my needs and goals’

Today, Saikat has improved his eating habits and is well on the way to adopting a healthy lifestyle. His goal is not merely to lose weight but get a sculpted body. Therefore, he is on a protein-rich diet to assist muscle gain.

He begins his day rather late since work keeps him awake till about 2 am. He begins his day with a walk, followed by breakfast consisting of a protein shake or egg whites. An apple takes care of mid-morning hunger pangs while at work. Lunch consists of salad, egg whites, chapatti and the occasional grilled chicken.

He eats a bowl of fruits in the evening and then heads to the gym at 5.30 pm. A protein drink after the workout session takes care of his protein requirements. An early dinner is taken care of by egg whites and salads,while eliminating carbs if any. He finally tucks in rather late at 2 am with nutrition bars to take care of midnight hunger pangs.

“The biggest advantage with HealthifyMe is that it has helped me plan my diet as per my needs and goals. I have realized that when it comes to weight loss, diet has a larger role to play than workout. Even if you miss your workouts, you can still achieve your objective with the right diet,” says Saikat.

He depended heavily on the HealthifyMe app to plan his meals. “In case I overate, I would use the app to calculate the calories and cut down on my next meal,” he says. The water tracker helped as well. “I had a habit of drinking less water so I used the water reminder to ensure that I consume at least 3-4 litres of water a day.”Saikat-Debnath-after weight loss

“My coaches also motivated me immensely,” Saikat adds. “Rohit used to send me motivational YouTube videos three or four times a week and was always there to clarify any doubts.”

‘My waist has decreased by 4 inches’ a 12 kg weight loss

“One of the biggest advantages of a virtual weight loss plan is that you have access to your records and can refer to them while planning your meals and exercise routine,” says Saikat. Although he still has to lose a couple of kilos, he is already seeing positive results due to weight loss. “I have started playing football again and though I still get tired, I can say that my stamina has increased, and I don’t feel as lazy as I used. My waist has reduced by 4 inches. In fact, I feel like I am in my first year (of college) again,” he says.

Initially, when Saikat signed up for HealthifyMe, many of his friends who are regular gym goers expressed scepticism about of a virtual weight loss programme. “But as it started showing results, they began to respect my decision,” he says.

Saikat has already recommended HealthifyMe to several friends and some of them have even started using it. “Before HealthifyMe, I had tried other calorie-tracking apps but none of them had Indian foods,” he says.

Inspired by Saikat’s transformation to kickstart your own weight loss journey? Our experts can help

Disclaimer: The results can and may vary for you. Let us help determine the best approach for you to achieve your goal.

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A sports lover, a quizzing enthusiast and an avid reader, but above all, a writer. Though he may have made the switch from engineering with the hope of becoming the Sachin Tendulkar of writing someday, Habil now realistically hopes to reach Shiv Sunder Das levels. While he hopes to write about sports one day, he is more than happy to help you improve your health along the way.

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Comments 23

  1. Mudit says:
    12 months ago

    I lost 6 kg in 1 month 8 days.. I was 73.8 on 8th february and today is 16th march and I am 67.8

    I track my daily diet calorie by calorie on this app. I remain calorie deficit and after some research I also started intermittent fasting(IF). I fast for atleast 13 hours every night(gap between my dinner and next morning breakfast), eat healthy, go for walk (complete 10000 steps everyday), do some resistance training at gym 5-6 days per week and make sure that i complete my daily target given to me by the app. I am writing this because I know it feels impossible initially but trust me it is easy, you just need to stop thinking and start making action. Start with small targets like 15 min walk everyday which you are sure that you can do and make sure that you never skip it no matter what. I hope my insights will help some of you and motivate you a little bit.

    I target is to have 6 pack abs by 30th September and I know I am going to have it.

    Reply
  2. vanshita shrimal says:
    1 year ago

    Hello I want guidance I m tracking my food intake but more what should I do to get proper and fast results

    Reply
  3. vanshita shrimal says:
    1 year ago

    How you did

    Reply
  4. Kishore says:
    1 year ago

    Indeed excellent app..to make sure what you consume and what to burn…

    Reply
  5. G Anuradha says:
    2 years ago

    Now I feel light ,stamina increased IAM able to b more active by Ritu ‘s diet plan and teja’s work out plan which is energetic and thanks to them I see this difference in very few days

    Reply
  6. Raju Nirala says:
    2 years ago

    Hi,
    I also loose 14kg in 3 & half months.
    Thanks HealthifyMe.

    Reply
  7. Meera Navelkar says:
    2 years ago

    Hi..
    Do u have any people from Goa whom Ul have treated..?

    Reply
  8. Mahesh Kumar says:
    2 years ago

    HealthifyMe app is very useful to me. I started using the app from Aug 19 and then there is no turning back when I got positive results. Lost three kgs in a month though I was not fully focussed. Great app for indian people as it tracks every Indian food which we consume in our daily meals as other apps don’t.

    Mac.

    Reply
  9. Divyanshu says:
    3 years ago

    Kya bina trainer ke bilkul weight loss nahi kar sakte h because as a kid cannot afford trainer

    Reply
    • Habil says:
      3 years ago

      Hey Divyanshu,

      You should try downloading the HealthifyMe app. Keep track of your food intake and your workout regimen according to your daily goals and see the difference it makes. You will also receive daily tips and recommendations on the app to help you in your weight loss journey.

      Reply
  10. Raj says:
    3 years ago

    Me also lose 14 kg weight lose in 4 mnt … Thanks hethifyme

    Reply
  11. Shivam says:
    3 years ago

    I want guide human

    Reply
    • Habil says:
      3 years ago

      Hi Shivam,

      We’re more than happy to help you. Do feel free to get in touch with us by booking a consultation call on the app, and we can take it from there.

      Reply
  12. Rubina khatoon says:
    3 years ago

    Woww grt..congo…..mene b 2.5 months me 11.5 kg lose kiya…feels grt thank u heathify me😇😇😇😇😇😇

    Reply
    • Disha says:
      3 years ago

      Ohh that sounds great.
      Can u help me how did u do that.
      I mean what u had in ur diet and which exercises .

      Please help me.

      Reply
      • Habil says:
        3 years ago

        Hi Disha!

        Food and diet requirements vary from person to person. It is best if you get in touch with a health consultant to understand the best way to move ahead with your fitness journey.

        Regards,
        Habil

        Reply
    • Mohit says:
      3 years ago

      Wht , how

      Reply
  13. Rubina khatoon says:
    3 years ago

    Woww grt..congo…..mene b 2.5 months me 11.5 kg lose kiya😇😇😇

    Reply
    • Aslam says:
      2 years ago

      Good

      Reply
    • Manan says:
      2 years ago

      Pls tell me how

      Reply
    • Manjunath says:
      2 years ago

      How?

      Reply
  14. Ujwala says:
    3 years ago

    Great effort. Congratulations.

    Reply
  15. Bhavisha says:
    3 years ago

    Good job me bhi weight loss kar Rahi hu

    Reply

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