Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 09:28 IST
Take notes from Mahtab Ekay, a fitness coach who has set an inspiring example of significant weight transformation. She lost 25 kilos in just one year.
Mahtab’s journey is a reminder that fitness doesn’t have to feel like punishment. With smarter choices, consistency and a bit of patience, transformation is possible.
We often think losing weight means putting ourselves through a tough schedule—following a strict diet, hitting the gym, heavy workouts, cutting out favourite foods. And still, sometimes, something feels missing. We get frustrated and give up. But weight loss isn’t always about hard work; it’s about smart work and consistency.
Take notes from Mahtab Ekay, a fitness coach who has set an inspiring example of significant weight transformation. She lost 25 kilos in just one year. Apart from being a fitness coach, she’s also active on Instagram, where she has nearly 70k followers. She regularly shares various workout routines, diet plans, and tips on fitness and healthy living.
Recently, she posted a powerful weight transformation video that caught the attention of her followers and others on a weight loss journey.
Here are the fat loss steps advised by Mahtab:
Calorie deficit
According to Mahtab, “You have to be in a calorie deficit to lose fat.”
She believes this principle always works. “But your age, genetics, or hormones might make it harder to create a deficit, they don’t cancel it,” she wrote. Understanding your calories and staying mindful of them is the first step.
Eat Fruits
“Fruit isn’t bad because it has sugar,” she clarified.
Mahtab recommends including fruits in your diet, as they’re packed with fiber, water, and essential nutrients. However, she suggests going easy on higher-calorie fruits like mangoes and bananas. “My go-to picks: watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, apples,” she added.
Replace Cravings With Protein-Rich Foods
She recommends swapping snack cravings for a protein-based diet. She recommended, “Start your morning with 30g+ of protein before 10 a.m.”
More Water and Fiber intake
Green powders and probiotic pills don’t always help when it comes to bloating and constipation— that’s what Mahtab thinks. Instead, she focused on just two things that worked wonders in her weight loss journey: She shared ,
“1- Drinking half my bodyweight in ounces of water
2- Upping my fiber from 25g to 45–60g/day
That’s how I feel my best. Your sweet spot might be different. Test and find what works best for you.”
When You’re Not Getting Workout Results
If you’re working out regularly but not seeing results, Mahtab suggests changing your approach.
“Focus on two things:
1- Training each muscle group at least 2x/week with a structured lifting plan.
2- Tracking your lifts for progressive overload.”
She also reminds us that progress isn’t just about lifting heavier weights but it’s about form, control, and gradual improvement. It’s okay if you can’t ace every workout from the start. Build up your challenges slowly but steadily.
Eat More Veggies
“Add veggies to every main meal and eat them first,” she said.
Vegetables are an excellent source of fiber, help keep you fuller for longer, improve digestion, and regulate blood sugar levels.
Mahtab’s journey is a reminder that fitness doesn’t have to feel like punishment. With smarter choices, consistency and a bit of patience, transformation is possible.
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