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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
This actor transformed himself to become one of the biggest Bollywood stars; he managed to lose 50 kg for debut role!
Arjun Kapoor is another actor who becomes the picture-perfect story of how determination and willpower can get you to your end goal. The actor's transformation and journey into stardom are nothing short of inspiring. Arjun Kapoor's 50 kg transformation The actor, who won the hearts of many with his 2012 debut film 'Ishaqzaade', had undergone a lot of challenges and issues before he was even fit enough to take on the role. Previously, the actor used to weigh almost 140 kg. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, the actor had shared how he had managed to lose so much weight for his debut role alongside Parineeti Chopra . He had shared that, 'Before I started, I lost around 50 kgs. I was in my 20s then, I went from 143 kgs down to 93 kgs. But 10 years later, my body has changed. I have had injuries, health issues, workload, etc. But it's not that I'm not mentally capable. It might take me longer physically to do it, which is why it has taken me 15 months to get into shape'. Though this feat was not achieved without its own set of issues. The journey took a whopping 15 months, as revealed by the actor himself in an online post. Though the story now stands deleted, his ambition still remains as an inspiration for many. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Donating Sperm May Support Your Income SpellRock Undo He has also talked about his weight loss journey in various interviews, where he has detailed what kind of restrictions he had to limit himself to. In an Indian Express interview, he shared that even though he was a foodie, he gave up almost everything and cut out junk from his life in order to get where he is today. He shared that instead of processed foods, he opted to keep his diet natural and full of high-protein foods. When talking about the one thing he focuses most on when losing weight, he emphasised the importance of walking. In an old Time of India interview, the actor shared, 'When I was overweight as a kid, I believed in one thing: there's nothing better than walking. Even now, when I need to shed weight, I make sure to stay physically active. You can't just sit around eating and complain about not losing weight'. What foods does the actor eat? In a deleted post, the actor had even talked about his regular meals and shared what he eats in a day to maintain his health. He talked about how he has eggs in the morning along with gym, and then has lunch at 1:30 pm. He usually has a Souvlaki Wrap, after which he attends to other matters till 5. His snacks include Turkey Sushi, and dinner goes on to Turkish kebabs with a nutritious sauce/chutney. Dealing with Hashimoto's disease A possibly unknown fact about the actor's life is that he also suffers from Hashimoto's disease. He shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India that he suffers from the disease and that it is very easy for his body to gain weight. He cited that even taking a flight can trigger the 'fight or flight' response in his system.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Arjun Kapoor Lost 50 Kg In 15 Weeks With A Simple Exercise And No Junk Food
Arjun Kapoor is known for his fitness, but that wasn't always the case. He lost the extra weight before he entered Bollywood in 2012. Did you know he was a 140 kg teenager? The Two States actor lost a whopping 50 kg before he made his debut in Bollywood opposite Parineeti Chopra in Ishaqzaade. Walking Played A Big Role In Arjun Kapoor's Weight Loss Journey Arjun Kapoor's weight loss journey took months of hard work. According to reports, it took him 15 months to reach his fitness goals as he had shared in now a deleted Instagram post. In an interview with the Times of India, Arjun Kapoor revealed that he relies on walking. "When I was fat and overweight, as a kid also, I believed in one thing: that there's nothing better than walking. Even today, when I want to lose weight, I just keep in mind to get out there and walk. Just be physically active. You cannot sit on your best eating food and then cribbing about the fact that you're not losing weight," he shared. According to The Indian Express, Arjun Kapoor, who once revealed that he is a foodie, gave up on junk food and avoided overeating to keep himself healthy and fit. He also avoids high-carb and sugary foods and swaps them with fresh fruits, vegetables, and high-protein foods. A Look Into Arjun Kapoor's Healthy Routine Reportedly, the 40-year-old has shared his everyday routine in now a deleted Instagram post: Arjun Kapoor had shared that his breakfast generally consists of high-protein foods such as eggs, after which he hits the gym. He has his lunch around 1:30 pm, which mostly consists of a Greek Souvlaki Wrap, after which he looks after his meetings and work calls till 5 pm. Arjun Kapoor enjoys an evening snack that comprises Turkey Sushi, which is high in energy, protein, carbs, and fibre. He hits the gym after that. For dinner, Arjun Kapoor has Turkish kebabs with muhammara sauce, mint chutney, and pickled vegetables. The Half Girlfriend actor included weight training, circuit training, CrossFit training, and cardio exercises in his workout routine. Arjun Kapoor Battled A Disease That Made Him Gain Weight In 2024, Arjun opened up about being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that can slow down metabolism and cause weight gain. He revealed that he had sought therapy for mild depression in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India. "I haven't always opened up about it, but I also have Hashimoto's disease (the autoimmune disease damages the thyroid gland), which is an extension of thyroid. It's almost like I can take a flight and gain weight because the body goes into distress... your body is in fight-or-flight mode. "That (Hashimoto's disease) happened to be when I was 30, and I defied it and I said, 'No, this can't be'. My mom (Mona Shourie Kapoor) used to have it, and my sister (Anshula Kapoor) also has it... If I look back today, I can see myself and my body changing through the course of my films. Now that is 2015-16, that's seven-eight years of me holding that physical trauma and then my films not panning out at the same time," he said in the same interview. While Arjun Kapoor has lost more than 50 kg, his weight loss transformation is ongoing. He said in the TOI interview that his weight loss journey is a "work in progress".
