One year of my Transformation Journey
Nov 20

One year of my Transformation Journey

  • November 20, 2022

From FAT to FIT

This blog is dedicated to

Dr. Kashish Saxena
Naturopath, Wellness Consultant, Yoga Instructor

 Connect with her

This blog is dedicated to

Dr. Kashish Saxena
Naturopath, Wellness Consultant, Yoga Instructor

 Connect with her

Transformation Photographs

Today is my one-year yoga and fitness anniversary with Dr Kashish! 
I’ve been practicing yoga and working out for a year today!
I know, I must seem about as astonished as everyone else around me. 

I may claim to not know how I got here. I do, however, understand what it required to reach this accomplishment. All I can say is that God and the one and only Dr. Kashish Saxena deserve all the honor and glory. 

Both of them, I believe, have given me the strength to get through everything, including my physical and emotional health during the past year. 

By no means has my journey toward wellness been simple.
We all have “those days,” and I’ve definitely had my share in the past year, but it’s so gratifying to know that I reached a goal I set for myself. 

I used to spend my entire life doing absolutely little to no physical activity. I continued working once I graduated and never stopped.
I wanted to share with you today my journey’s experience, my opinions, and the wellness lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12 months. It’s true what I’m about to tell you. It’s based on what I’ve gone through and experienced. Some are humorous, while others are serious. I sincerely hope that sharing my own journey would encourage you to go on your own or continue where 

Here’s how all happened… 

Beginnings Are Difficult and Hateful

Lesson One: Focus on one rep, one workout, and one day at a time when advancing in fitness. Baby steps taken consistently are preferable to no progress at all.

Yep. It’s going to be a bad start. Bad. And you’ll want to give up. When you initially start exercising, one of the first things that will happen is that you will detest the beginning of your journey. I really despise it. Allow yourself some leeway. When you first start working out, you’ll experience fatigue and possibly even a loss of motivation.

Just go for it, even if you haven’t worked out or done any yoga in a while.

The Part About Food Is Harder Than The Part About Working Out

Lesson Two: Let food be your medicine and medicine be thy food, as the saying goes. It’s acceptable to treat oneself after enduring a little discomfort.

The saying “abs are made in the kitchen” is absolutely accurate. I find it easier to stay motivated to practice yoga than to eat healthily. Why? It’s dull. I had days where I ate enormous brownies, sometimes for two days straight, despite not being a big fan of sweets. Change in eating habits take time and are much difficult to maintain than workouts.

The Part About Food Is Harder Than The Part About Working Out

Lesson Two: Let food be your medicine and medicine be thy food, as the saying goes. It’s acceptable to treat oneself after enduring a little discomfort.

The saying “abs are made in the kitchen” is absolutely accurate. I find it easier to stay motivated to practice yoga than to eat healthily. Why? It’s dull. I had days where I ate enormous brownies, sometimes for two days straight, despite not being a big fan of sweets. Change in eating habits take time and are much difficult to maintain than workouts.

Advance Your Body Training Beyond Weights

Lesson Three: If you exercise your intellect, your body will soon follow.

Here’s a hint from me about what I do: I stand up right once a set is complete. Not training your body to collapse is the objective. A sign of triumph and victory is standing up! I gather my power and become ready as soon as the timer reaches the next mark to prevent my brain from quitting before I begin.

By employing the “Do it now! Do it now! “Do it now!” attitude

Right When You Feel Like “It’s A Quit,” Do One More Rep

Lesson Four: Your brain is so slothful that it will constantly tell you to stop working out. Despite how frustrating it is, resist giving in.

You shouldn’t give up when you feel like you can’t do one more rep. Even if it means doing just ONE more rep, push yourself. Give it your all. Don’t shortchange yourself if you still have one more rep in you. Yes, you won’t regret it, and you’re worth the extra rep.

Right When You Feel Like “It’s A Quit,” Do One More Rep

Lesson Four: Your brain is so slothful that it will constantly tell you to stop working out. Despite how frustrating it is, resist giving in.

You shouldn’t give up when you feel like you can’t do one more rep. Even if it means doing just ONE more rep, push yourself. Give it your all. Don’t shortchange yourself if you still have one more rep in you. Yes, you won’t regret it, and you’re worth the extra rep.

Do The Exercises You Detest

Lesson Five: Go with what you enjoy, but also work on what you detest. You never know who will capture your affection the following time.

Try out every stance and exercise if you go to a workout. Additionally, put more effort into a workout that you dislike. In general, doing what you love and being aware of your body’s limitations are the keys to keeping active. I did, however, adhere to the advice to prioritize the things you love while pushing yourself to do the tasks you despise so that they end up on your list of activities you enjoy. won a contest against!

Focus On What You Want By Training Your Mind To Do So

Lesson Six: Envisioning your future encourages you to strive harder. You really do have no idea how much having an eyesight aid.

I try to exert extra effort at hand during class, therefore I don’t talk much. I focus on my rationale when I start to waver. I frequently considered being able to keep up with my family and its happiness while I was having trouble.

In fact, I considered how difficult my 50s, and above might be if I didn’t start working on myself right away. Since it’s difficult right now, I can’t image how much more terrible it would be if I waited to work on myself till later in life.

Focus On What You Want By Training Your Mind To Do So

Lesson Six: Envisioning your future encourages you to strive harder. You really do have no idea how much having an eyesight aid.

I try to exert extra effort at hand during class, therefore I don’t talk much. I focus on my rationale when I start to waver. I frequently considered being able to keep up with my family and its happiness while I was having trouble.

In fact, I considered how difficult my 50s, and above might be if I didn’t start working on myself right away. Since it’s difficult right now, I can’t image how much more terrible it would be if I waited to work on myself till later in life.

Rate Your Progress

Lesson Seven: The easiest approach to determine where you are in your journey is probably by taking images to document your progress. Sometimes you need to realize that you are making progress even when you don’t think you are.

No, I’m not referring to the scale’s reading. Keep an eye on your sleep quality. Is it a little simpler to eat healthier? Are certain exercises becoming simpler? How is daily life with your family? Is your family supportive of the adjustments you’ve undergone?

Not Your First Focus Should Be the Numbers On The Scale

Lesson Eight: Take your journey one step at a time if you are aware that you become overwhelmed easily. Start with consistency, whether it’s the workout or the eating part.

A good place to start is by looking at the numbers on the scale the first time. However, your results after a year of yoga practice and exercise aren’t necessarily based on statistics. Sometimes, decreasing weight quickly is not necessary to achieve health. So, what did I find effective?

First concentrating on consistency.

Naturally, I was interested in losing weight during my first month, and I discovered that I had done so. After that, I stopped paying attention to it because attending regular classes already had taken on significance for me.

Not Your First Focus Should Be the Numbers On The Scale

Lesson Eight: Take your journey one step at a time if you are aware that you become overwhelmed easily. Start with consistency, whether it’s the workout or the eating part.

A good place to start is by looking at the numbers on the scale the first time. However, your results after a year of yoga practice and exercise aren’t necessarily based on statistics. Sometimes, decreasing weight quickly is not necessary to achieve health. So, what did I find effective?

First concentrating on consistency.

Naturally, I was interested in losing weight during my first month, and I discovered that I had done so. After that, I stopped paying attention to it because attending regular classes already had taken on significance for me.

Bless Up

Lesson Nine: Indulge if you want to. But don’t include guilt in it. Never feel bad for leading a balanced lifestyle.

Keep doing or eating the things you enjoy. Eat, enjoy yourself, but be mindful of what, when, and how much you eat. After eating, get back to practicing to burn excess calories. Just a little more effort; there is no shame. Cheesy but accurate.

Conscious Listening

Lesson Ten: Always listen to your own instinct and not to others. They are the major barrier in your path to progress.

When you are in your happy place, people will want to drag you back, but once you are there, never let them to. Once you adopt this mindset, you will understand that success becomes your slave.

Conscious Listening

Lesson Ten: Always listen to your own instinct and not to others. They are the major barrier in your path to progress.

When you are in your happy place, people will want to drag you back, but once you are there, never let them to. Once you adopt this mindset, you will understand that success becomes your slave.

About Dr. Kashish Saxena,

It might be really scary to start a new regimen.

Heck, it’s daunting to start a health quest. But don’t let anything stop you. You can “shop around” if you want to until you discover the appropriate guide who vibes with you. I thank God that I came across Dr. Kashish, who is a wonderful inspirer, mentor, philosopher, and understanding. I would say that in these 365 days, unless it was impossible, I have never missed one of her classes due to a couple of her charming sayings, such as

“Ho Jaayega” when you feel like you can’t and
“Be Regular” when you feel like it’s getting boring
“Thoda aur try Kariye” when you think this is the limit

I have never in my life encountered someone who is so positive. Wherever she travels and everyone she meets, she fosters a positive environment. She is constantly cheerful and blessed by God!

I adore her style, approach and have a serious addiction to it. “Chains of Habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken,” as Warren Buffet once said. She and I have formed a strong habit, and it won’t ever end. She is what keeps me going because I’ve become accustomed to her and her mannerisms. She always approaches the situation from a point of understanding, regardless of my eating habits, injuries, or returning from an illness after being away for weeks.
Getting healthy is simpler if you can find someone like her who works with all of her heart and passion. When others don’t give up on you, it’s difficult to give up. I appreciate Dr. Kashish Saxena’s constant support.

Up Next….
I’m incredibly happy to have reached my one-year yoga anniversary.
I’m excited for 2023 since I have some major health objectives to accomplish.
I can’t believe I’ve been practicing yoga and working out for a year!
It all seems so bizarre. It does, in fact.

4 Comments

  1. Dr kashish
    November 20, 2022 at 8:29 pm ·

    Rachna ji…..m speechless…….I havnt take 5 10 mins to read this…..this time u made me cry ….never ever recieved this kind of gesture from anyone…..it’s u who motivated me to work on u like this …..keep going ….right now m overwhelmed…..thnks for mentioning everything nd writing this blog…u r pure nd lovely soul….god bless u……may u achieve ur goals as soon as possible nd thn make new goals….so proud….so happy…love you alot….

  2. Umasree Raghuath
    November 28, 2022 at 6:54 pm ·

    This is truly motivating Rachna… I have been trying but very easily giving up every single time and kind of on a yoga block. This time, I will remember you and your inspiration and continue. I have to get fit. I want to live a healthy life and will not want to give in to the medicines of life time being a diabetic and stroke survivor. As you said, one step at a time, I will get there. From 75 to 71, I am starting to goahead now..lets see what next year end will hold for me. Thanks to you and Dr Kashish for the motivation. God bless you both

    • singhadmin
      December 2, 2022 at 9:59 pm ·

      I am happy to see that my blog atleast helped you with a start. Yes, do keep your family in your mind and more and more of your time that you would love to spend with them. This will also give your motivation a boost. Be fit and happy always. Good luck!

  3. Umasree Raghuath
    November 28, 2022 at 6:54 pm ·

    This is truly motivating Rachna… I have been trying but very easily giving up every single time and kind of on a yoga block. This time, I will remember you and your inspiration and continue. I have to get fit. I want to live a healthy life and will not want to give in to the medicines of life time being a diabetic and stroke survivor. As you said, one step at a time, I will get there. From 75 to 71, I am starting to goahead now..lets see what next year end will hold for me. Thanks to you and Dr Kashish for the motivation. God bless you both