Hello friends, how are you all? Today, I want to share something very personal with you — my weight loss journey. I started this journey at around 120 kg, and after a lot of hard work, consistency, mistakes, frustration and learning, I managed to bring my weight down to 93 kg.
This journey was not only about losing weight. For me, it was about changing myself, becoming more confident, improving my fitness and finally feeling comfortable with the person I saw in the mirror.
In this article, I want to share my complete experience — where my weight problem started, what made me finally take action, how I trained, what I ate, what happened when my weight stopped going down, and what changed in my life after losing weight.
I am not a fitness expert or a professional trainer. I am simply sharing what I experienced during my own journey and what worked for me.
Where My Weight Problem Started
I have been overweight since childhood. I remember that when I was in 8th grade, my weight was already around 65 kg. I was one of the heaviest students in my class, so I needed bigger clothes than the other students.
Because of my weight, some people would also make fun of me. Thankfully, I had good friends who never really bullied me or made me feel bad about my weight. Still, I personally was never comfortable with the way I looked.
Whenever I looked at myself in the mirror, I didn’t feel good about my appearance.
As I grew older, my weight continued to increase. I eventually started working as well, but getting a job didn’t change my eating habits or my weight. Instead, my weight kept increasing until it reached around 120 kg.
My face had become much heavier, I was wearing XXL-sized clothes, and I felt that my personality had completely disappeared.
I didn’t like looking at myself in the mirror anymore. I also became uncomfortable talking to girls because I always felt that they wouldn’t find me attractive because of the way I looked.
Whenever I saw other guys who were fit, confident and looked good, I used to think, “I wish I could look like them.” That thought stayed in my mind for a long time.
Eventually, I realized that simply wishing for a different body wasn’t going to change anything. If I wanted to look different, feel different and become more confident, I had to actually do something.
That was when I finally decided to start my weight loss journey.
I officially started on March 1, 2026.
I didn’t know how difficult the journey would be. I also didn’t know whether I would actually succeed. But I knew one thing — I had to start.
How I Started My Weight Loss Journey
When I finally decided to lose weight, the first thing I did was go on the internet and start researching. I watched a lot of YouTube videos, read blogs and watched countless reels about weight loss, diets and gym workouts.
But honestly, instead of making things easier, all of this information initially made me more confused.
One person would say one thing, while another person would say something completely different. Someone would recommend a particular diet, while someone else would say that the same diet was not necessary. I didn’t really know what was right for me.
Still, I decided not to overthink everything and simply start.
One of the first things I did was take a one-year gym membership. I deliberately took a long-term membership because I didn’t want to join a gym for one month, lose motivation and then stop going. I wanted to make myself committed to it.
After watching so many videos, I also realized that building a good body could become expensive. Protein-rich foods, supplements, gym expenses and other fitness products can add up quickly. My budget wasn’t very high, but I decided that I would start with whatever I could afford.
I started going to the gym regularly. My routine was mainly one muscle group per day:
- Monday — Chest
- Tuesday — Back
- Wednesday — Shoulders
- Arms and legs on the following days
I usually went to the gym 5–6 days a week.
I also heard about double-body-part training and tried it for around one or two weeks. However, my body didn’t feel comfortable with that routine. Since I was also working a job, I decided to stay with single-body-part training because it was easier for me to manage. Most importantly, I could follow it consistently.
The Workout Routine I Followed
For every muscle group, I generally did around 4–5 exercises. For example, on chest day, I would use different bench and pressing movements. I also included fly and dumbbell exercises. I followed a similar approach for my other muscle groups.
There are so many exercise variations available that it can actually become confusing. I eventually decided not to keep changing my exercises every few weeks. Instead, I selected around 4–5 exercises that worked well for me and kept them in my routine.
I was also very confused about weights and repetitions in the beginning. Some people said that I should lift heavier weights, while others talked about doing more repetitions. I didn’t know which approach I should follow.
Eventually, I kept things simple. For most exercises, I generally did 3 sets of 10–12 repetitions. I slowly increased the weight as I became stronger.
For example, when I first started doing the middle chest press, I could manage around 10 kg on each side. After three or four months of consistent training, I was able to use around 20 kg on each side.
That progress gave me a lot of motivation because I could see that I wasn’t just losing weight. I was also becoming stronger.
I didn’t completely change my workout routine every few weeks. In fact, I followed almost the same basic workout structure for around seven months. I was still learning and I definitely didn’t have a perfect routine, but I found something that I could follow and continued doing it.
There were many days when I felt demotivated. Sometimes I genuinely wanted to quit. However, I kept going back to the gym.
Looking back, that consistency became one of the most important parts of my journey.
When I Added Cardio
After around one month, I realized that my weight wasn’t coming down as quickly as I had expected. That’s when I decided to add cardio to my routine.
Along with weight training, I started using the cross-trainer or cross-runner machine. I would usually use it around Level 10 and aim to burn roughly 400 calories during my cardio session.
I also started going to the stadium for running around twice a week.
Once I combined strength training with cardio, I started noticing better results. During that phase, my weight started coming down faster. At one point, I was losing around 4–5 kg per month.
I was extremely happy because, for the first time, I could clearly see the number on the weighing scale going down. That gave me even more motivation to continue. I started feeling that all the effort I was putting into the gym was finally giving me results.
What I Ate During My Weight Loss Journey
When it comes to my diet, I didn’t follow some expensive or complicated plan. I also didn’t use a long list of supplements.
My main focus was:
- Controlling my portions
- Reducing oily food and sugar
- Eating normal homemade food
- Staying consistent
I also didn’t have a fixed gym timing. Sometimes I would wake up early and go to the gym in the morning. If I couldn’t go in the morning, I would go in the evening. For me, the timing didn’t matter as much as actually going to the gym. I tried not to skip it.
Before my workout, I usually had black coffee without sugar along with a banana or an apple. Basically, I would eat whichever fruit was available. I didn’t use expensive pre-workout products. I kept this part of my routine simple.
For breakfast, I generally kept things light. I would usually have around one roti with whatever vegetable was cooked at home. I also completely stopped drinking regular tea. I cut down on sugar as well. Instead, I started having black coffee without sugar, usually around 2–3 times during the day.
At night, I would soak around 5–6 almonds and 1–2 anjeer (figs). The next morning, I would eat them after waking up. It was a very simple routine and didn’t require anything expensive.
After coming back from the gym, I usually had:
- Four boiled eggs
- A glass of milk without added sugar
- One scoop of whey protein
Whey was basically the only supplement I used during this journey. Apart from whey, I didn’t depend on fat burners, pre-workouts or a long list of supplements.
Portion Control and My Sunday Cheat Meal
Another major change I made was portion control.
For example, if I felt that I could eat five rotis, I would intentionally stop at around three. Throughout the day, I generally ate around four rotis, depending on what was being cooked at home.
With the roti, I would eat normal homemade food such as vegetables, dal or other dishes. I wasn’t preparing a completely separate diet meal every day. I was mostly eating the same food that everyone at home was eating, but I tried to control how much I ate.
I also made a serious effort to stop eating oily food and added sugar. I wanted to keep my diet simple rather than depend on special weight-loss foods.
I also kept Sunday as my cheat-meal day. However, even during my cheat meal, I didn’t eat until I was completely full. If I wanted to eat something I liked, I would have it, but I tried to keep the portion under control.
This helped me enjoy food without feeling that I was following a diet where I could never eat anything I liked.
My diet wasn’t perfect, and I was learning as I went, but controlling portions and being consistent helped me stay on track.
When My Weight Stopped Going Down
One of the most frustrating parts of my journey came after I had already lost around 15–18 kg.
Even after losing that much weight, I still couldn’t see a major difference in my body. When I looked in the mirror, I felt that I still looked almost the same. This was frustrating because I knew that I had lost a significant amount of weight, but visually, I didn’t feel like I had changed that much.
During the first three or four months, my weight had been dropping quite quickly. After that, however, my progress became much slower. At one point, my weight was stuck for around one or two months, and I didn’t lose even a single kilogram.
That period was difficult because I was still going to the gym, still doing cardio and still trying to control my food. However, the weighing scale wasn’t moving.
There were definitely moments when I felt like giving up. I would think, “Why am I working so hard if my weight isn’t going down?”
But I had already made a decision at the beginning of my journey. I wasn’t going to stop going to the gym just because the results had slowed down.
So I continued.
The Changes I Started Seeing
Eventually, I started noticing that the weighing scale wasn’t showing the complete picture.
My clothes started fitting differently. My clothing size went from XXL to XL, and my waist went from around 38 inches to 36 inches.
My running also improved significantly. When I started, I could only run around 1 kilometre. After continuing my training and cardio, I eventually reached around 4 kilometres.
For me, that was a huge achievement. It wasn’t just about how much weight I had lost. I could actually feel that my body was becoming fitter and stronger.
Then I started noticing another major change — my confidence.
Earlier, I didn’t like looking at myself in the mirror. I didn’t feel that I looked good, and I always felt conscious about my appearance. After losing weight, I started looking at myself differently.
I started feeling good about the way I looked. I even started thinking, “I actually look handsome now.”
People around me also started noticing the difference. I started getting compliments from people, and honestly, that felt really good because I knew how much effort had gone into getting there.
Even wearing clothes became more enjoyable. Earlier, I was mainly worried about whether something would fit me because I needed XXL-sized clothes. Now I could wear XL and felt much more comfortable choosing clothes that I actually liked.
How My Confidence Changed
The biggest change wasn’t just physical. It was mental.
Earlier, whenever I saw fit and confident guys, I used to think, “I wish I could be like them.” After making progress myself, I started thinking differently.
I started feeling that if I could change something I had struggled with for years, maybe I could achieve other difficult things in life too. My confidence increased, and I started believing in myself more.
I also noticed a change in the way people interacted with me. But more importantly, my own perception of myself had changed.
I no longer felt like the same person who was constantly worried about his appearance. I started feeling more comfortable around people, and I felt more confident about myself.
For me, this was one of the biggest results of losing weight. The change wasn’t only visible in my body. I could feel it in my personality and the way I looked at life.
My Journey Is Still Going
Even after losing around 27 kg, I don’t consider my journey finished.
I started at around 120 kg and have now reached around 93 kg, but my next target is to reach around 75 kg and build a good, healthy body.
I know that the journey ahead won’t always be easy. There will probably be more plateaus, difficult days and times when I won’t feel motivated. But now I understand that progress doesn’t always happen quickly.
Sometimes the weighing scale may not move for weeks. Sometimes you may look in the mirror and feel that nothing has changed. I have experienced that myself.
But now I know that the answer isn’t always to quit.
Sometimes you simply need to stay patient and continue.
What My Weight Loss Journey Taught Me
Looking back, I realize that I didn’t have a perfect plan when I started. I was confused about diets, workouts, weights and supplements. I didn’t have a huge budget for expensive food or fitness products. There were also many times when I felt like quitting.
But I kept going to the gym. I kept trying to control my food. I kept learning along the way. Slowly, all those small efforts started adding up.
My journey from 120 kg to 93 kg didn’t happen because of one magical diet, one exercise or one supplement. It happened because I kept doing the work for a long time.
I also learned that your body may not change as quickly as you expect. You can lose 15–18 kg and still feel like you look almost the same. You can also spend one or two months without seeing the weighing scale move.
That doesn’t automatically mean your efforts are useless.
Sometimes you just need to stay patient and continue.
Final Thoughts
When I look back at the person I was at 120 kg, I feel proud of how far I have come. I started this journey because I didn’t like the way I looked, I didn’t feel confident and I didn’t feel comfortable with myself.
Today, I am still not where I ultimately want to be because my goal is 75 kg and a healthier, fitter body. But I am no longer the same person who was afraid to start.
The biggest lesson this journey has taught me is that you don’t need to change everything in one day. You don’t need an expensive diet, a perfect workout or a huge collection of supplements. You simply need to start, learn along the way and stay consistent.
There will be days when you feel motivated and days when you want to quit. There will be periods when the scale moves quickly and periods when it doesn’t move at all. What matters is that you don’t completely give up.
I started at 120 kg. Today, I am around 93 kg. I still have a long way to go, but I have already proved something to myself — change is possible.
If you are also struggling with your weight, you don’t need to wait for the perfect time. Start with whatever you can manage. Take the first step, keep learning and keep moving forward.
Because sometimes the hardest part of a weight loss journey isn’t losing the first kilogram.
It’s deciding that you are finally going to start.
Thank you for reading my story. If it helped you in any way, feel free to share it with someone who might need this motivation today. 💪
