1 day Ago By Pallavi Mehra
Many of us turn to food not for nourishment, but as a source of comfort. While it brings temporary joy, emotional eating can often lead to unhealthy weight gain, affecting our confidence and mental well-being. For Bengaluru-based Rutvi Shah, this pattern became part of her identity — until she decided to take control.
Now, after a 3.5-year transformation journey, full of dedication and discipline, she has shed over 56 kilos and inspired many with her story of transformation.Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), Rutvi revealed how the weight has been a struggle since childhood.
“As a kid, people would say, ‘You’d look so pretty if you lost that weight.’ I was embarrassed to try new activities and never really felt comfortable in my own body. But over time, I got used to it — and that’s a terrible place to be in.
”How did I end up over 126 kgs? Sharing my story here, long post. Being an obese kid, somehow weight was always my first identity. I remember as a kid often the comment was you would look so pretty if you lost that weight.
Was always embarrassed to try new activities because of...
pic.twitter.com/amkQ0hmZIz— Rutvi Shah (@Rutvi_9) April 5, 2025 During the Covid-19 lockdown, her relationship with food worsened.
“With barely any movement and long hours of binge-watching, I found happiness in food. I stopped cooking, ordered in, snacked constantly, and didn’t even go out for a walk,” she wrote. This lifestyle continued for over a year and a half, and the weight kept piling on — unnoticed.
“I’d carried extra weight for so long that even when it got worse, I didn’t realise it. Until one day, I did.”That realization sparked a life-changing decision.
Rutvi committed to herself — and to consistency.“3.5 years of consistency can do wonders! I was at 126.
5 kg in October 2021, and now I’m at 69.7 kg. That’s over 56 kilos gone,” she shared.
The key to her transformation? A holistic approach focused on simple yet powerful lifestyle changes.3.5 years of consistency can do wonders! I was at 126.
5 kgs in Oct 2021, and now at 69.7kgs( checked 2 days back). Down by more than 56 KGS!!Started with simple and stuck to it.
Consistently putting in exercise, choosing strength training and weightlifting with cardio and...
pic.twitter.com/6Mi0qEKTSl— Rutvi Shah (@Rutvi_9) March 31, 2025 “I started with the basics and stuck with them.
Regular exercise, choosing strength training and weightlifting, adding cardio, and eating balanced, nutritious meals — that’s what changed my life.”Rutvi’s transformation shows a critical truth about sustainable weight loss: there are no shortcuts, but small, consistent actions lead to big results. Strength training and weightlifting help build lean muscle, which increases metabolism and burns fat even at rest.
Cardio improves cardiovascular health and accelerates calorie burn. When paired with a nutrient-dense diet — rich in protein, fibre, healthy fats, and essential vitamins — the body receives the fuel it needs to function and recover.Consistency is the common thread that ties all these elements together.
Whether it's showing up for a workout or choosing a home-cooked meal over takeout, each decision adds up.Rutvi’s journey is a powerful reminder that you don’t need perfection — just the will to begin and the patience to keep going. With the right mindset, consistent habits, and a mix of strength, cardio, and good nutrition, anyone can transform their life — just like she did.
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