Real Life Weight Loss Story: From 160kg To 85kg—How Nitin Lost 75kg With Simple Food, And Pure Discipline (Image Credits: Nitin Gudalod)
Let’s be honest — losing weight is hard. For many, it’s not just about giving up junk food or hitting the gym a few times a week. It’s a daily grind, filled with self-doubt, setbacks, and slow progress that can test your patience like nothing else. And when you're starting at 160 kilograms, it’s not just tough — it can feel almost impossible.
That was the reality for Nitin Gudalod, a young student living in a hostel, struggling with basic things like tying his shoelaces or walking short distances without feeling winded. “At that point, even small tasks drained me,” he recalls. “I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror. I was just 24, but I felt much older. I knew it was now or never.”
After years of failed fad diets, low energy, and mounting frustration, Nitin finally found the right guidance in Dr Neelima Katti, a coach at Fittr. What followed was a remarkable 12-month journey, full of learning, sacrifice, and discipline — and the results speak for themselves: a stunning drop from 160 kg to 85 kg.
"This Wasn’t Just a Diet — It Was a Lifestyle Overhaul"
Nitin’s journey didn’t begin in the gym — it started with a leap of faith. “When I first spoke to Dr. Neelima, I still had doubts,” he admits. “But she told me one thing that stuck: You’ll get there, but it will take time. Just follow me.”
That reassurance sparked the beginning of a complete shift — not just in food and exercise, but in mindset. Weekly check-ins, real-time guidance, and consistent support from his coach helped Nitin realize this wasn’t some crash course in weight loss. It was about changing the way he lived, one habit at a time.
“I had tried everything before — surviving on just fruits and water, cutting entire food groups, but nothing stuck. I lost 35 kg earlier, but it cost me my muscle, hair, and energy. This time, the approach was different. It was practical, sustainable, and tailored to my real life.”
Life in a Hostel: Boiled Chicken and Makeshift Meals
Living in a hostel added its own set of challenges. With no kitchen access, and messy food that rarely met his nutritional needs, Nitin had to get creative. “There was no non-veg in the mess, so I’d boil eggs and chicken in my room. I’d even dip the chicken into mess gravy to make it palatable,” he says.
Vegetables and fibre were another issue. With no fridge, he had to buy small amounts of fresh veggies every day and prep quick salads — a time-consuming task alongside college classes. “After long lectures and studying, prepping food and hitting step counts felt exhausting. But I didn’t want to give up.”
Structure Over Motivation
While the first few kilos coming off gave him a morale boost, Nitin quickly realised that motivation alone wasn’t going to carry him to his goal. “Motivation fades. You wake up tired one day, or stressed from classes — and suddenly, skipping your workout seems okay. That’s when discipline takes over.”
Nitin built a structured daily routine: wake up early, prep meals, hit the gym, walk, attend lectures, and sleep on time. “Making these habits non-negotiable gave me control. It also helped me focus better on academics.”
And then came the changes — looser clothes, visible inch loss, and compliments from peers. “Even people I barely spoke to noticed. That was encouraging. But more than anything, I felt proud of myself for showing up every day.”
From Bodyweight to Strength Training
In the beginning, Nitin stuck to basic bodyweight workouts, especially given his weight and limited experience. However, under Dr Neelima’s guidance, he slowly progressed to structured strength training. “I went from lifting 5 kg to 15 kg. I never thought I’d enjoy working out this much,” he says.
He trained in the mornings, when the hostel gym was empty, allowing him to focus. And since he knew his day would get busier, he made it a point to complete his daily step count early.
Practical Eating: Mess Food with a Makeover
Unlike restrictive diets, Nitin’s nutrition plan was realistic. “My coach made sure I used foods I already had access to — like bread, eggs, dal, cooked rice, roti, buttermilk, nuts,” he says. Meals were carefully measured, with macros in mind. Even the mess gravy — usually written off as unhealthy — became a strategic addition to make food more enjoyable.
“I wasn’t starving this time. I was eating well — just smartly. I learned how to balance protein, carbs, and fats without fancy ingredients.”
Setbacks and Roommate Drama
Of course, no transformation story is complete without a few hurdles. Early in the journey, boiling eggs and chicken in his hostel room caused discomfort for his roommates. “They were right — the smell was an issue. I didn’t want to cause problems, so I shifted to a new room. But finding one took 20–30 days.”
During that time, Nitin relied on vegetarian protein sources like paneer and curd — adapting while staying on track. And there were mental setbacks too. “There were weeks where the weighing scale refused to budge. It was frustrating. I was doing everything right.”
Thankfully, his coach reminded him that progress isn’t always visible on the scale. “We started focusing on non-scale victories — energy levels, better sleep, lifting heavier, and just feeling good. That shift helped me stay in the game.”
One Year: A Lifetime of Change
The journey took 12 months — but it gave Nitin far more than a new number on the scale. “It taught me patience, structure, and self-belief. I unlearned all the bad habits and misinformation I had collected over the years.”
Today, at 85 kg, he feels stronger, more energetic, and more confident than ever. And he has one clear message for anyone struggling like he once did:
"Start Simple. Stay Consistent. Don’t Overthink."
“You don’t need a fancy kitchen or high-end supplements. Just build routines around what you have. Start with what’s available, and show up every day. The progress may be slow, but it’s real.”
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