Nishha lost 18 pounds

Update July 2021: Shout out to Nishha! She maintained her physique and lost six more pounds for a total of 24 pounds gone.

What is your current weight?
I weigh 132 pounds currently. After losing weight from two pregnancies, it’s easy to take it to the next level and work on weight training and building definition and muscle. 

How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight?
Resistance training and doing cardio twice a week were mandatory for me to maintain my physique and lose fat. Along with a healthy balanced diet. (This means I ate healthy 80% of the time, and the other 20% was whatever I liked) The key was about being consistent and making sure that I got my macros and calories down by the end of the day. Yes, I fail short some days, but it’s not linear growth. 

Of the lessons you’ve learned on your journey, which one stands out the most at this point?

1. Lesson number one was not to compare myself to other individuals who have been through the same journey because our journeys may not be the same. 

2. Resistance training and cardio combined is a must in order for you to lose fat and maintain/build good muscle. (Do not neglect one or the other.) The amount of cardio needed will depend on your goals and the look you’re going for.

3. Never give up! You have to remember that fat loss and muscle growth both take time. Just because one individual did it in a month does not mean you will be able to. However, we just need to count and celebrate our small wins every single day. 

Would you like to offer any new or different advice to women who want to lose weight?
Get on a plan and stick to it. Be as consistent as you possibly can. And remember, it’s OK to take breaks. Breaks are needed mentally and physically. – @nishha_curves

Transformation of the Day: Nishha lost 18 pounds after giving birth. This mother of two feared she would not be able get the fat off post-pregnancy. She changed her eating habits, did HIIT cardio, and learned how to enjoy the process.

What was your motivation?
My son was my motivation. This before photo was taken while I was pregnant with my 2nd child. While is was pregnant, I gained 34+ pounds and it was all on my stomach. My stomach was huge. I feared I would not be able to get the fat off.

What inspired you to keep going when you wanted to give up?
My health. I am a colostomy survivor and knew that if I didn’t change, I could possibly have a setback.

How did you change your eating habits?
I started with things I loved to eat, like fruit and salmon. Then I moved on to drinking fresh smoothies. (homemade, of course)

What foods did you stop or start eating
I stopped eating Oreos and over-processed sweets. I ate less bread and wheat products.

What did your workout routine consist of?
HIIT cardio

How often did you workout?
I started out working out 2 to 3 times a week. Then, I boosted my workouts up to 3 to 4 days a week after eight months of consistency.

What was your starting weight? What is your current weight?
I weighed 168 pounds while pregnant. After I gave birth, I weighed 156 pounds. My current weight is 138 pounds.

What is your height?
5’2″

When did you start your journey? How long did your transformation take?
Two years ago. It took five months to get the extra fat off.

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
Enjoy the process, and stay consistent.

What advice do you have for women who want to lose weight?
You may think you are doing something or everything wrong, but you are not. Just keep going, and the results will come.

Instagram: @nishha_curves