Lean Body Journey

Lean Body Journey: A Real Weight Loss Story, Not a Shortcut

  • Why I Decided to Start My Fat Loss Journey

    I wasn’t always inactive or unhealthy. In my early 20s, I was an energetic and active person. Life felt balanced, and my body responded well to movement. But everything slowly changed when I decided to prepare for various competitive examinations.

    Why My Life Changed After Competitive Exam Preparation

    Once I committed myself to competitive exams, my entire lifestyle shifted. I started spending almost the whole day at home, sitting for long hours with books and screens. Going out, moving my body, or even taking short walks felt like a waste of time.

    I believed that sacrificing everything else for exams was necessary. Unfortunately, that belief slowly pushed my health to the background.

    Years of Ignoring My Health Without Realizing It

    Over time, I completely ignored healthy habits.
    My sleep cycle was terrible.
    My eating habits were even worse.
    Physical activity became almost zero.

    I was living a sedentary life for years, without realizing how deeply it was affecting me — both mentally and physically.

    Depression, Loneliness, and the Weight I Carried Inside and Out

    When the results didn’t go my way and I couldn’t clear the exams, things became much harder. I felt depressed, lonely, and mentally exhausted. The disappointment of failure mixed with isolation took a heavy toll.

    At the same time, my body started changing. I gained a lot of weight, my metabolism slowed down, and my energy levels dropped drastically.

    Body Shaming, Pain, and Loss of Confidence

    As my weight increased, I started facing body shaming — sometimes from people outside, sometimes from my own family. In India, body shaming is often brushed off as “normal jokes,” but deep inside, those words hurt a lot.

    I began experiencing back pain because of my weight. I couldn’t move quickly like I used to. My clothes stopped fitting me properly. My confidence was at its lowest point.

    Some people even mocked me by calling me “pregnant.” I laughed it off on the outside, but internally, it broke me a little every time.

    My First Attempt: Joining the Gym and Quitting Too Soon

    Determined to change, I joined a gym. I worked out for a few months, expecting fast results. But when I didn’t see visible changes quickly, I lost motivation and quit.

    I wanted instant transformation, without truly understanding how fat loss works.

    Home Workouts, Same Bad Diet, Same Frustration

    After leaving the gym, I tried exercising at home. But I never changed my eating habits. Outside food, oil-heavy meals, and unhealthy choices were still a part of my routine.

    No matter how hard I exercised, nothing changed.
    This cycle of effort and disappointment continued for almost one full year, leaving me frustrated and hopeless.

    The Advice I Ignored — Until I Saw Proof

    One day, my sister — who was following a proper diet — told me something very simple:

    “It doesn’t matter how hard you work out. If you don’t change your eating habits, losing weight will be very difficult.”

    At first, I didn’t take her words seriously. But when I started seeing real changes in her body and health, it finally hit me — she was right.

    The Real Turning Point: Fixing My Eating Habits

    That’s when I made the biggest change of my journey.

    I completely stopped eating outside food drenched in oil.
    I focused on protein-based meals and clean, homemade food.
    No extreme dieting. No shortcuts. Just consistency.

    Slowly, my body started responding.

    One Year of Consistency and Visible Change

    Within one year, the changes became visible — not just on the weighing scale, but in how I felt.
    My energy improved.
    My confidence started coming back.
    My body felt lighter and stronger.

    That’s where my real transformation began.

    Why I Started Lean BodyJourney

    I am not a certified trainer or a medical professional. I am a fitness enthusiast who learned the hard way that fat loss is not about punishment — it’s about understanding your body, food, and habits.

    I started LeanBodyJourney to share my real experiences:

    • The mistakes I made
    • The lessons I learned
    • The simple changes that actually worked

    If my journey can help even one beginner avoid the frustration I went through, this platform will be worth it.

    What You Can Expect From My Journey

    On LeanBodyJourney, I’ll be sharing:

    • Beginner-friendly fat loss tips
    • Simple home workouts
    • Nutrition learnings
    • Honest fitness and supplement reviews
    • Real, practical advice — no fake promises

    Final Note

    This journey isn’t about perfection.
    It’s about progress — one habit at a time.