How Singaporean exec shed 30kg in a year: her 3 simple steps involving exercise, abstinence and recovery and why ‘there’s no going back’
- A 47-year-old Singaporean describes her three-pronged strategy for getting from obese to outgoing and fit, starting with daily walks with her supportive husband
- ‘Now I look at food as a source of nutrition instead of something to gorge on,’ she says; knowing ‘why’ you want to lose weight will help you find the ‘how’
The increase of obesity worldwide has led to an explosion in the fitness and weight-loss industry and a confusing plethora of diets, exercise plans, specialised weight loss clinics, gyms and health apps, all offering a “quick fix” plan for weight loss.
Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows that it is no easy task, but does it have to be so complicated?
“Absolutely not,” says Sudipa Sen, who lost 30kg (66 pounds) in 12 months.
“All you need to lose weight is a strong ‘why’ coupled with the determination to succeed. The ‘how’ isn’t really that complicated.”
The digital advertising consultant, who is 1.65 metres (5 feet 4 inches) tall, weighed 92kg at her heaviest in January 2021.
How did she drop the excess weight? Sen followed a simple, three-pronged strategy: incorporating a daily walk into her schedule, and switching up her diet and sleeping habits.