Fat to Fit: 29-Year-Old Tech Manager Shriya Arora Lost Almost 30kgs and Reversed PCOD

At 29, Technical Product Manager Shriya Arora stands tall in a body and mind she built from scratch. Of course, her transformation did not start with a diet chart or an extreme plan, it started with a diagnosis. In an exclusive interaction with the editorial team of Onlymyhealth, Shriya shared, "My journey started three years back when I was diagnosed with PCOD. That moment changed everything.”

Read ahead to know what she did, how she did it, and everything it takes to inspire and motivate you to  get ahead with your own journey.

Shriya Arora’s Life After PCOD Diagnosis

Instead of succumbing to that fear, Shriya opted for another route, and went ahead with a long, gradual lifestyle change. "The only way forward was good food, proper nutrition, and moving my body," she said. It wasn't glamorous in the beginning, just simple morning walks. Then came light lifting at home. And, eventually, the gym became her space of strength and recovery.

Guided by her FITTR coach, Abhijit Singh, she committed to five to six training sessions a week and 10,000 steps daily. As a result, she welcomed a slow and beautiful transformation that led her to lose 61 lbs, or around 28 kg, and reverse PCOD completely.

ALSO READ- 7 Things to Know About Green Coffee for Weight Loss That Helped Sarfaraz Khan Drop 17 kilos in 2 Months

The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything

Shriya highlighted to us that she didn't start her journey to chase a number. She started because she didn't want her life to be dictated by a condition. It was the courage provided by watching others push past their limits in the gym that made her try and say, "If they can do it, maybe I can too." This mindset shift became her biggest turning point.

Three Years of Consistency, Not Overnight Miracles

Shriya lost weight from 83 kgs to 55 kgs in three years, a pace she described life-changing, and not crash-based.

“There were weeks when the scale wouldn’t move, and days when discipline felt lonely. My biggest battles were saying no at social gatherings, staying patient through PCOD-related plateaus, and trusting the process,” she expressed.

But every struggle brought her closer to her goal. “I reminded myself I wasn’t just losing weight, I was fighting PCOD,” she added and that purpose kept her going.

ALSO READ- Does Losing Weight Shrink Your Libido? Expert Shares What To Do

What Her Routine Really Looked Like

Shriya shared that my routine included a nutrition plan that didn't complicate life. She wasn't consuming fancy meals, but had balanced, protein-rich, whole foods, prepped her meals in advance, and learned what her body responded to. “Meal prepping became her secret weapon,” she pointed out.

Another aspect of her journey was exercise routines that helped her build strength. Here is what here workout regimen looked like: 

• Strength training five to six days a week
• 10,000 steps daily
• Regular tracking on the FITTR app with constant guidance from coach Abhijit

The combination helped her establish a routine that was simple, doable, and also sustainable.

The Hurdles: From Struggling to Run a Mile to Finishing a 10K

However, the most inspiring part of Shriya's story comes after the weight loss. She recalled that she was once unsure if she could run even a mile, but Shriya just finished her first 10K run and is now training for her first half marathon.

"That's the true gift of fitness. Once you start, you realise the limits you had were only in your head," she shared with a smile on her face.

Shriya's Fitness Advice for Anyone Starting Out

Here are a few takeaways Shriya has for anyone who’s just starting out or is thinking to:

• Start small, and just walk, sleep on time, and prepare your meals.
• Don't chase trends or shortcuts.
• Find a coach who understands you.
• Lean on a community; it makes the journey less lonely.
• Stay consistent. Perfection is overrated.

Bottomline

Shriya Arora's story of transformation is not about losing 28 kgs but about gaining back health, reversing PCOD, reclaiming confidence, and finding a stronger version of herself. Her journey is proof that if you stick to the basics-movement, nutrition, and consistency, the results will follow in the most powerful manner.