
Recently I had an interview with the best health blogger on WP– Devang Upadhyaya and this is about his weight loss journey.
FGW: So Devang, please tell me how are you feeling?
Devang: Oh? No one has ever asked me that. Generally, I ask such questions. I feel great, actually.
FGW: Please tell me about your weight loss journey. How much have you lost?
Devang: I have lost 22 kg overall. I wanted to wait until 25 kg, but I thought it was the perfect time to share it now.
FGW: WOW, 22 is a great number. How did you manage it? Can you please share some things?
Devang: Certainly. Look losing weight is not easy. People ask me for quick tips, but there are no shortcuts. Weight loss is a journey and it requires consistent efforts. I am very strict about my diet and workout.
FGW: By diet, you mean like boiled food and all? I’ve heard that people generally eat boiled food, or they eat less and completely avoid carbs and fats for instant results.
Devang: Oh no, I don’t eat boiled food and I haven’t stopped eating anything in general. I generally eat in moderation. My diet is very simple. I eat everything, but in moderation and I measure my food.
FGW: Measure your food? Why would you do that?
Devang: Generally, measuring food gives me a proper idea how much of carbs, fats, and protein I am eating. However, I don’t measure the greens and fruits. I think that’s super healthy to eat anyway.
FGW: What’s your plate look like? I mean what do you eat in general?
Devang: So, basically I don’t do anything fancy. Earlier I wasn’t eating much greens and fruits, but now I eat them. Generally for breakfast, I eat oats or roti (chapati), with a few dry/dried fruits and milk. Then after my workout. I have lunch which generally contains salad, measured dal (lentil), 1-1.5 chapati, a source of protein like eggs or paneer (cottage cheese) or soya chunks, some sabzi (vegetable), and a small bowl of curd (if available).
FGW: Oh wow, so your lunch seems sufficient. Like, you are eating everything but in measured quantity.
Devang: Yeah, so I haven’t stopped eating lunch, or I am not starving for weight loss. In fact, I am eating more than I used to. But, I am filling my stomach with some good things like cucumber, tomatoes, eggs/ paneer.
FGW: Please tell me about the rest of your day
Devang: So after this lunch which is generally around 12 pm. I carry fruits with me to the office or some sprouts. I eat them around 3 pm. Then, if I am again feeling hungry at 5 or 6, I eat some boiled eggs or sprouts or cucumber. Then at dinner which is around 8 pm, I eat 1 chapati, some sabzi, and again a source of protein. If I am at home around 5-6 pm, I enjoy popcorn, fox nuts, sandwich, or anything home-cooked. Like right now I am eating Besan cheela, it’s a kind of pancake made of gram flour.
FGW: Oh wow, that’s a lot of protein. You don’t eat cucumber and tomatoes at night?
Devang: Actually, I need more protein than that. No, cucumbers and tomatoes at night are not good according to Ayurveda.
FGW: Devang, this diet sounds interesting. Will it work for everyone?
Devang: I am not a trainer, so I will tell you the truth. This diet will not necessarily work on anyone else. This is not like one size fits all. Different people need food in different quantities.
FGW: I think most people fail to understand this and blindly stop eating their favorite food. Devang, Please tell me about your workout.
Devang: My workout is pretty decent. I go to the gym 6 days a week, I workout for 75 mins. That includes warm-up, strength training, some cardio and stretching after that. I make sure I stay active throughout the day. After having dinner, I walk for 20–30 mins. As the allergy is not bothering me anymore, I will start cycling again in the morning.
FGW: Do you think everyone should go to the gym for weight loss?
Devang: No!! Gym is not for everyone and people don’t need it. If you want to stay fit and don’t have a specific physique in mind, then other forms of exercising like cycling, running, home workouts, dancing, walking, etc. are good enough. Do what you love the most, so that you can do it regularly.
FGW: You are sharing some good things here. How different this Devang is from the one with 22 kg+, other than the size of course.
Devang: Well, I am more able now, I am more active, and I feel like I am much faster now. Off course, I am able to wear clothes I like.
FGW: How have others impacted this journey of yours?
Devang: To be honest, people will always judge you. When I had more weight, people used to give me their unsolicited advice. Even now, after losing weight, people are telling me things. So this is my personal journey, and I am enjoying it. I am not competing with anyone, and I am doing it at my pace. For the last 1 month, I haven’t lost any weight, but that’s fine because this is a journey.
FGW: What’s next for you from here?
Devang: Well, I will continue with this lifestyle as it’s doable and it’s feasible. I can even enjoy my favorite food. I will try to see what more I can do with myself. I don’t have any physique in my mind, but I want to be more comfortable in my body.
FGW: Devang it was great conversing with you. Thanks for sharing your experience with the readers. What do you think about the Fat guy workout?
Devang: I think Fat guy workout Or FGW is doing a great job. I mean you are sharing relatable work, and you are now more comfortable with what you are sharing. You have written 120+ blogs, so I guess that’s special.
FGW: Thanks Devang and thank you so much for your time.
Devang : My pleasure, thanks for having me here.
So, this was my interview with the finest health blogger on WP. To read more about him and his work click here ⇾ Devang upadhyaya
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68 responses to “I have lost some weight”
FGW is my favorite health blogger as well🙃
Great to know about your journey so far.
I hope you continue doing these things, an amazing diet and decent workout.
Best wishes!😊
Thanks V
Whom are you talking to?
FGW? Or Devang upadhyaya?
Both, I guess 😋
Well, thanks V!
I’m trying to push further.
I’m still enjoying this journey. Let’s see what it holds 😃
Devang is a self obsessed blogger. 😂😂
Now, I’m planning to create a comic universe on the standard of the marvel.
Here, all character will be named with a ‘L’.
Self obsession is great actually
I love myself as a blogger
Great interview dear.. organise some more interviews on health please. All the best for your amazing journey.
Thank you sir !
This is a great achievement Devang. Congratulations. Your health journey is so inspiring.
Thanks for commenting.
I’m trying.
Next stop is actually 25 kg 😃
Wow, that’s an achievement, I mean 22kg, if I have lost that much weight there won’t be any me left or Why I Quit My Job or Whymilenawhy.wordpress.com.
I am glad to know you are still hanging in there 🙂
Keep blogging!
I had scope to lose that much weight 😛
I still have to lose few more kgs for my personal satisfaction.
Best of luck, Devang!
Thanks MA
Congratulations Devang … and FGW – Great interview
Well thanks!! 😁😝
Sounds like you have done really well here. Plenty of weight lost and I like the conversational style
Hey thanks!!
Still going 😃
Very welcome 🙂
Great results from your healthy regimen, Devang. That’s 50 lbs, a nice round number. Well done!
Oh 50 lbs?
I never thought of that 🤔
We generally measure in kgs that’s why.
I still need to lose some more 😁
I am sure you’ll reach your goal with your healthy lifestyle.
Yes, need some changes now
But in the process I want to enjoy eating everything.
Congratulations on your efforts! Glad you are feeling well!
I’m feeling great actually TK
How are you doing?
I’m very well! I finished a position at one place and am starting a new one on Monday. Very excited!
Best wishes for that 🙏🏼
Thanks so much!
This is awesome. Congratulations! 👏🏾👏🏾
Keep up the good work and keep sharing! I really appreciate it. It is benefitial for many. 🙂
I also tried to share a message that one size doesn’t fit all.
So what worked for me, might not work for others
Right.
How are you Petrina?
How’s everything? 😊
I’m doing well. Things are fine. Busy and productive, but making sure I get needed rest and leisure time. Thank you for asking!
I see that you seem to be doing well also?
That’s good to know.
Yes, I’m good as well
I’ve lost weight and gained it back, so I can appreciate the results you’ve made on your weight loss journey. Good work!
Thank you so much.
I think feasible eating is very helpful. When we eat everything, without skipping anything we have long lasting results.
THIS WAS…. amazing… YOU DID great job !! I was confused for a while, did YOU take your interview by yourself? FGW is obviously YOU? RIGHT .. lol ✨ INTERESTING!!!
FGW is the name of website.
Devang is the blogger who’s writing this comment.
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Thanks 😊
How are you? Not blogging?
I’m fine how about you? EHE YEAH, I’ll be back 🔜…
Good to know you are fine 😁
Looking forward to read your blog
Bravo to you on your healthy lifestyle changes and for motivating others!
Thanks ma’am
Just living a good life
You are welcome. Live it up!
Trying to live it up
You keep smiling
That’s wonderful, good for you for getting closer to your goal. I really like that instead of talking about anything extreme you talked about moderation and a healthy lifestyle. That’s what really helps to lose weight longterm without damaging your health.
I think this is a feasible way.
Generally people stop eating certain food for quick result. But, sticking to that is impossible.
At gym, trainers told me to leave rice, chapati, potato and what not.
But, I cannot do that for the rest of my life.
I once left everything and got instant results, but those results never lasted for long.
Yeah, people are encouraged to give up some foods but this is not a longterm solution. It’s best to just eat healthy majority of the time and decrease your caloric intake.
True that
Interestingly I’ve learned this now. But I’m glad that I’m doing somewhere that’s sustainable.
Congratulations on your weight loss! That’s great! 👍 Stay well. 😊
Thanks Kirsten 😊
Pushing further
You’re welcome! 🙏🏼
How are you Kirsten??
Been a while since I saw you here.
I hope things are well for you.
Thank you for asking, I’m well. 🙂 Excited spring is here now.
Best wishes!!
Fabulous journey! Simple, but effective! Well done 👍
Thanks sir
Hey, How are you Devang.. see I asked ….😂
YAYYYYY and kudos to you on your weight loss!
You and I know the biggest thing is keeping it off.. so you’ve got this!
love it! 💞
Hey thanks
So finally you are here. 😁
Take good care.
Need to push further
hahahahah you’re so welcome..
You’re awesome! 😎
You are even more awesome with all those poems 👏🏻
awwww xo 😍
22kg is fantastic! 🥳 I like that they mentioned that going to the gym is not necessary. I lost about 13kg back in 2020 by just adjusting my diet. Same with it being a slow process. Great interview! I liked that you asked a variety of questions.
Well do you want to lose weight??
I think it’s a journey and need to find a balance.
What’s your current diet?? 😁
Interesting interview
Thanks
Glad to see you around
Interesting read! This is innovative in itself.
I do regular “Evening Self-Talks” with myself.
This blog post of the interview of the FGW and Devang (both got interviewed) felt similar.
Hi Devang, I congratulate you for this achievement of being able to share your inner conversation with us.
I’m currently “only” 47 Kg, which’s significantly low as compares to my age.
I have gained one Kg in the last two months.
It’s challenging for me to ‘increase’ my weight’.
And I want to be more physically and mentally able, active and confident.
The blog posts you publish have made me more aware and informed of my health.
I can make better food choices now.
Thank you so much! 😊
Do you want me to lend you some weight? I can give 5 kg max, so that I don’t become underweight. For me gaining weight is easy. But, this time what I am doing is sustainable.
My main goal is to stay “able”
Why you do evening self talk? what are the benefits of it? And why you have selected a specific time for it?
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