{"id":76775,"date":"2025-05-05T15:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/76775\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:27:13","slug":"sameera-reddy-on-failing-many-times-restarting-her-fitness-journey-and-more-at-46-i-realise-extreme-diets-and-yo-yo-weight-loss-arent-the-solution-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/76775\/","title":{"rendered":"Sameera Reddy on failing many times, restarting her fitness journey and more: \u2018At 46, I realise extreme diets and yo-yo weight loss aren\u2019t the solution\u2019 | Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sameera Reddy, 46, has been embracing her fitness journey and how. The Darna Mana Hai actor recently opened up about her renewed focus on health<\/a><\/strong>, weight loss, and managing her lifestyle despite the demanding juggle of motherhood and work.<\/p>\n

In an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com<\/a>, Reddy said that she restarted her fitness journey on her birthday, December 14, last year. \u201cIt actually started when I realised that constantly yo-yoing with my weight wasn\u2019t sustainable. I was trying to balance work, family, and yoga, but even with discipline, life would get overwhelming, especially as a busy mom,\u201d said the mother of two.<\/p>\n

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On January 1st this year<\/a><\/strong>, instead of feeling discouraged, Reddy decided to find a solution. \u201cI knew I needed professional support, and that\u2019s when I reached out to Ashwyn<\/a><\/strong> and his team. Having a structured plan gave me clarity, motivation, and direction instead of feeling stuck,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Now training consistently \u201cat least four to five times a week,\u201d Reddy said she\u2019s begun seeing steady results. \u201cNo matter how hectic life gets, I make sure to prioritise my workouts,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

While she saw \u201cvery good results\u201d in the first month, she hit a \u201cbit of a plateau\u201d in the second. However, by the third month, her body \u201cstarted responding again because Ashwyn constantly tweaked my program based on how my body reacted.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Reddy said she is already seeing a \u201csignificant difference,\u201d though she hasn\u2019t revealed the exact weight lost. \u201cI realise that it\u2019s all about understanding my body, staying consistent, and trusting the process,\u201d she told indianexpress.com.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging she has \u201cfailed many times before\u201d, Reddy said that this time, the focus is on \u201cageing well\u201d. \u201cAt 46, I realise that extreme diets and yo-yo weight loss aren\u2019t the solution. My priorities now are building strength<\/a><\/strong>, managing my fitness levels over the long run, feeling strong and confident rather than just trying to be skinny,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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A sustainable, balanced lifestyle will help me not just look good but stay strong and healthy as I age, she said.<\/p>\n

What does her daily diet look like?<\/p>\n

Reddy\u2019s approach to food is rooted in balance, not restriction. \u201cThere are no extreme restrictions, like cutting out carbs,\u201d she said. Her nutrition plan is guided by the following principles: it\u2019s portion-controlled, not deprived, it\u2019s adjusted to match her workout<\/a><\/strong> intensity, and it\u2019s focused on long-term sustainability, not short-term fixes.<\/p>\n

However, like many others, evenings are her weak spot, \u201cEspecially around 5 PM when I crave something sweet,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

To manage this, Reddy\u2019s team ensures she has \u201csomething substantial at 4 PM so I don\u2019t reach for unhealthy snacks.\u201d According to Reddy, planning ahead makes all the difference.<\/p>\n

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While she credited her family\u2019s support<\/a><\/strong>, Reddy believes the real shift came from within. \u201cYou have to be your own biggest cheerleader. Not everyone will cheer you on, and that\u2019s okay. You have to show up for yourself. Create a vision board, set a goal, and commit. This is your journey and your decision. No one else can do it for you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging how hard it is for mothers, who she referred to as \u201cnatural caregivers, who often forget to take care of ourselves\u201d, Reddy pointed out some of the issues that need to be resolved.<\/p>\n

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Her biggest lesson? \u201cBe a little selfish. Prioritising your own health isn\u2019t selfish. It is necessary<\/a><\/strong>. When you feel good, you can give your best to your family and everything else in life,\u201d said Reddy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sameera Reddy, 46, has been embracing her fitness journey and how. The Darna Mana Hai actor recently opened…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":76776,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4322],"tags":[1630,5300,105,4990,3177,37736,34456,37737,37738,15762,37735,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-76775","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-fitness","9":"tag-fitness-journey","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-indianexpress-com","12":"tag-motherhood","13":"tag-prioritizing-health","14":"tag-sameera-reddy","15":"tag-sameera-reddy-fitness","16":"tag-sameera-reddy-news","17":"tag-self-care","18":"tag-sustainable-weight-loss","19":"tag-uk","20":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114455933525261305","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76775"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76775\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}