Jackky Bhagnani makes his Bollywood debut in romantic comedy Kal Kissne Dekha. In spite of being a producer's son, fulfilling his Bollywood dreams wasn't very easy because Jackky had the mammoth task of losing 60 kilos before he could face the camera. The 6-footer presently weighs 70 kilos, which is perfect for his height. He tells us how he did it.
Tip 1: I lost 60 kilos over a period of three years by following the right diet and exercising. My weight loss has been gradual yet consistent. I had to work very hard, but the results were worth the effort. Weight must be lost through following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Don't use quick, easy or temporary means.
Tip 2: Losing weight requires the maximum focus, determination, discipline, willpower and lifestyle changes. You have to stop being lazy and decide to finally make a change. Losing weight is tougher than quitting smoking, because eating is such an important part of our life.
Tip 3: I was addicted to pizzas, burgers, chocolates and pastries. Basically, I would eat all the wrong foods. Now, I have changed my lifestyle and eating habits completely. I eat egg whites and multigrain bread for breakfast; I have an apple or coconut water as a mid-day meal. Lunch is 2 multi-grain rotis with a bowl of dal and vegetables. Then, in the evening, I have a subway sandwich with all the veggies and multigrain bread, but without the mayonnaise. I don't have carbohydrates for dinner, so it's grilled fish, chicken or veggies or soup. Inherently, we know which foods are good and bad for us, and we must choose the right foods.
Tip 4: You have to live an active lifestyle. I work out 5-6 days a week, for not more than 1.5 hours. I do weight training 5 days a week and cardio on 3 days. On the seventh day, I rest completely, as the body and muscles need rest to recuperate. I love dancing, martial arts, tennis and cricket. Instead of running on the treadmill, I dance at times. The point is to enjoy your workout and do what suits you and your body type.
Tip 5: Losing weight is actually common sense. Our body is like a bank account, and we have an opening and closing balance. If what you put in is more than what you burn out, then you gain weight, and if you burn out more than what you what you put in, then you lose weight.
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