Here’s How I Got Rid of My Stubborn Abdominal Fat in 3 Months
I also prevented muscle loss
In July 2011, I found myself free, with no tension, no responsibilities, at home, laying on the couch in the middle of the day. I had no burden — physically and mentally. I had a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a high-paying job starting in two months. My life was set!
But, I couldn’t have been more sad and remorseful.
After four years of hostel-life, junk food shenanigans, and carelessly binge-eating butter-laden Indian parathas (veggie stuffed bread) and oil-drenching fritters, my belly had become a bean bag.
The clothes didn’t fit properly. Swimming pools were a big embarrassment. The irregularly proportioned ginger-like body forced me to tuck my tummy in and hold my breath while taking photographs. In a nutshell, I didn’t need anyone to body shame me.
The only thing bothering me the most (like most skinny people) was the extra tires wrapped around my belly.
Now that college was over, I had to do something about it rather than blaming my old lifestyle.
Soon, I started fasting under the pretext of religious beliefs to disperse Mom’s questions and her force-feedings (Indian moms never let their kids fast unless it’s a…