For many people, losing weight may be a difficult process. Yet when someone does manage to reduce weight, it might be motivation for those who are also having trouble with their weight. For one, they provide hope to those who might feel frustrated or despondent about their own weight reduction journey.
One might be inspired and encouraged to take action toward their own health and wellness objectives by hearing about another person’s accomplishments. Anant Ambani, the son of Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani, is one such inspirational weight reduction success story. However, his story has a lot of twists and turns.
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Anant Ambani’s extraordinary weight reduction journey in 2016—during which he allegedly lost 108 kg in just 18 months—attracted attention from people all over the world. It encouraged many to adopt healthy lifestyles.
However, his subsequent weight increase, generated doubts and issues concerning his weight reduction strategies and what caused the return. Anant’s weight reduction story has recently received fresh attention. The photos of him and his fiancée Radhika Merchant during their engagement ceremony have led to some hurtful remarks on social media.
How does Anant Ambani lose weight?
Anant Ambani accomplished an impressive feat by losing a staggering 108 kgs in just 18 months, and his success is largely attributed to his trainer, Vinod Channa.
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Channa, who has trained Bollywood stars like John Abraham and Shilpa Shetty, was extremely complimentary of Anant’s steadfast determination during the rigorous training schedule. He closely monitored Anant’s calorie intake and restricted it to a mere 1200 calories per day.
Speaking about Anant Ambani’s strong resolve and devotion to his diet plan and rigorous exercise regimen despite experiencing periods of weakness, he said,
During the first phase, we focused on his nutrition which included protein, low carbs, fibres, etc. We started walking from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on his capacity. Initially, the workouts were low on intensity as he was unable to do high sets, high reps due to his medical issue and body-balancing problems.
Anant Ambani trainer Vinod Channa on the left.
Reportedly, Anant lost a significant amount of weight by engaging in a tough exercise program lasting 5–6 hours per day, including yoga, weight training, functional training, a 2-kilometer walk, and cardio.
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He also followed a low-carb, low-fat, high-protein, and sugar-free diet, ingesting 1200–1400 calories per day, mostly from dairy products, fresh vegetables, lentils, and sprouts. Throughout this period, he absolutely avoided eating junk food.
How Anant Ambani gained weight again?
Anant’s weight loss journey was an inspiration to many, but unfortunately, his joy was short-lived. His recent photos and videos clearly showed that he again gained much of his weight.
After the pictures from his engagement ceremony went viral on social media platforms, netizens posted derogatory comments about his weight gain, while many others expressed shock over the fact that he had gained all of his weight back.
However, the reality is quite different. In a 2017 interview, Nita Ambani revealed that Anant had severe asthma and had been administered medicines, which had led him to gain weight. Speaking to the media, she said,
Anant was highly asthmatic so we had to put him on a lot of steroids. He suffers from obesity. Hence, the treatment for asthma resulted in a lot of weight gain.
In the event of a significant exacerbation of asthma symptoms, doctors may suggest a short course of oral steroids to the individual. These are recommended when your asthma symptoms worsen, but you don’t need to visit the hospital. They help to lessen inflammation and edema in the airways.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at NMACC grand opening. timesnownews
According to Asthma and Lung UK, asthma symptoms may make it difficult for a person to exercise or maintain an active lifestyle. However, long-term steroid usage can contribute to weight gain as it increases appetite. Another negative side effect of taking oral steroids for fluid retention is weight gain.
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