I started with coach Somesh in the middle of June this year and have just completed my 16 week long journey with him today. I think looking back, I will term it as one of the decisions that changed my life. I started with him at 76kg and today, my weight was 64.7 kg. More than the loss in weight and inches, it's the change in mindset and lifestyle that I value the most from these 16 weeks.
Somesh Bhai was absolutely fantastic from day 1 and it was indeed my good fortune that he was available in the essential package. The best thing about him is that he keeps things simple instead of doing fancy stuff because in the long term, it is more sustainable and easy. We worked as a team and made the best of the circumstances and I swear, the feeling of being accountable to a coach helps a person so much as you feel more responsible. There was a period in August where I was out of action for a week due to eye flu and then missed the next two weeks of training due to an injury and work related travelling but my diet and steps were always on point and I worked out whenever I could. Earlier, on the days when I didn't go to the gym, I had the tendency to eat unhealthy food but the past 16 weeks taught me a lot about consistency, doing the simple things and being responsible with every meal that I consume. It made me realise that there is more to fitness than gym and nothing can beat a good diet especially a satiating high protien diet. I can miss the gym but can still win the day with my steps, diet and sleep.
Even, in the middle of September, I had to be away for 10 days due to work but despite immense work pressure, I didn't indulge in any kind of emotional and stress eating. The change in my relationship with food is a massive win for me. I barely had any cheat meals in the last 10-12 weeks as it was about going all in and staying disciplined and somehow, it made me more determined and mentally stronger as well. It's not like I suppressed any kind of craving over these weeks, it's just that I was happy eating the simple food in my plan and didn't feel like hogging on any sugar or junk despite innumerable opportunities. This year, I didn't even taste my favorite sweet ghevar and it's totally worth it when I look at the results. Even I didn't know that I had that much self control and perseverance. It was amazing to go beyond my own self limiting beliefs.
It felt like the two of us were on a mission and every second week, when my measurement & weigh in was due, I used to look upto it with so much excitement. The bi-weekly improvement in the progress sheet was a massive motivation in this journey. It was also inspiring to see my own coach managing his meals and training despite having a busy professional and family life. Somesh Bhai was always available, understanding and was thoroughly professional. I would always be grateful to him for everything especially for all the times when he went out of his way to guide.
Back in school and college days, when I used to play football, I was fit and fine. Once I had a couple of injuries and lost my way post that, it became tougher with every year to regain my fitness specially with a travelling job. I didn't realise it back then but stress & emotional eating was a massive hurdle. All this affected my confidence, self-esteem, personal life to a great extent and people casually pointing out and body shaming also didn't help at all. I tried and failed to undergo a proper transformation multiple times over the past few years and this is fittest I have been in a long long time. I have a pretty active life these days with regular gym, evening badminton, runs being a central part of it and I wish, it continues the same way. I feel so happy and alive with this routine. With less than 2 weeks to go for my Everest base camp trek, I feel more ready and raring to go than ever and a major credit for that goes to Somesh Bhai and PFC.
Thank You once again. Wishing you guys a great October. Cheers!
Best wishes,
Dhruvan.