Real Life Weight Loss Story: From 118kg to 82.5kg—How Sahil Lost 35.5kg With Progress Pics, Small Wins, and Steady Support (Photos: Sahil Malhotra)
In the concrete jungles of corporate life, where deadlines are tight, meetings endless, and coffee is a food group, Sahil Malhotra was quietly waging war, not on competitors or quarterly targets, but on his own health. At 28, he had the job, the desk, the never-ending emails… and a weight of 118 kg weighing more than just on the scale.
“I looked in the mirror one day and just did not recognise the person staring back,” he says. It was not a dramatic movie moment, no thunder claps or swelling background music, but it was the spark that lit the fuse. Sahil was not after six-pack abs or magazine covers; he simply wanted to feel lighter, inside and out.
Building a Sustainable Lifestyle
His coach at Fittr, Lavesh Bhagtani, became both his guide and guru. The journey that followed was not a quick sprint but an endurance race, clocking in at two years and four months. The goal? Sustainability. “This wasn’t about crash diets or miracle workouts,” Sahil explains. “It was about habits—changing how I eat, move, and think.”
Challenges, Cravings, and Coach Wisdom
From late-night binge sessions with packets of crisps whispering sweet nothings, to gym days that were previously more theory than practice, Sahil’s biggest battles were with the everyday. Emotional snacking, skipped workouts, plateaus that tested his patience; he met them all with a blend of stubborn resolve and a good coach who did not let him quit when the scales refused to budge.
He dropped 35.5 kg, not overnight, but kilo by kilo, each one a mini-chapter of effort, sweat, and maybe the occasional inner monologue that sounded suspiciously like his coach’s voice.
What changed? Everything.
From Heavy Lifting to Light Living
His diet became realistic and sustainable, structured, yes, but not restrictive. “No boiled broccoli nightmares,” he says. Instead, it was about balance: enough protein to fuel his workouts, carbs that did not come with guilt, and fats that did not scream sabotage. Add in a workout regime built on strength and cardio, and Sahil was not just losing weight, he was building a whole new life.
The mirror that once sparked discomfort now reflects someone who is confident, energised, and joyful. “I feel lighter not just physically, but emotionally. I stand taller in meetings. I sleep better. I even dance at weddings now,” he says.
Of course, it was not all smooth sailing. Life threw its curveballs—work stress, slow progress, days when motivation played hide and seek. But Sahil kept returning to his “why”. He collected small wins like badges; fitting into old clothes, feeling less breathless, finishing that one extra rep. And he kept going.
His advice to others?
“Start small. Do not wait for the stars to align. Find a coach who gets you, and keep showing up. You do not need to be perfect—just present.”
Sahil’s transformation is not just visible in before-and-after pictures. It is in how he speaks, moves, and lives. It is in the confidence that no longer needs to be faked. And it is in the simple but powerful realisation that health is not a destination, it is a daily decision.
