My Journey: From 90kg to Finding My Strength
They see me now and think it was easy, but I started at 90kg, frustrated and stuck. This is my story of breaking the cycle and finding joy in fitness again—not because I had to, but because I chose to.
This is me, 5 years apart. My own transformation from feeling lost to feeling strong wasn't easy, but it taught me that the only person who can stop you is you. This is your sign to start today.
My little workout partner. These moments are my favorite. By making fitness a fun part of our routine, I'm teaching her that movement is a joyful part of life.
My little workout partner. These moments are my favorite. By making fitness a fun part of our routine, I'm teaching her that movement is a joyful part of life.
My little workout partner. These moments are my favorite. By making fitness a fun part of our routine, I'm teaching her that movement is a joyful part of life.
It's never too early to build sustainable habits. I had so much fun working out with my two year old niece and her little pink dumbbells. To all the moms out there, make your kids your strength, not your excuse.
A peek behind the scenes of my 1:1 online coaching. I am dedicated to guiding my clients, correcting their form, and being their biggest supporter, no matter where they are.
To the girl in the gym who is also a mom, a wife, a daughter, and a friend. You are showing up for yourself because you know that when you are strong, you can handle it all. You are powerful.
A gentle reminder to all parents. Our little ones are always watching. Let's make working out and going for walks the new normal for them, setting an example of a healthy, active lifestyle.
Not all days are the same. Some days are for quiet walks, some are for hard workouts, and some are for learning life lessons. Don't believe everything you see online; we all have our ups and downs.
A selfie from the gym to remind you that you don't have to be extreme, you just have to be consistent. Small steps every day add up to big changes.
About My Journey: A Mom Helping Moms
I didn't get here by doing extreme diets or spending hours in the gym. I got here by fixing my daily habits—eating ghar ka khana (home-cooked food) and staying consistent even on the days I felt like quitting. If you are a mom trying to reclaim your energy while managing your home, you don't need a lifestyle overhaul. You need a system that fits your day, whether that is a 15-minute nap-time workout or finding balance between your family responsibilities and your own health goals.
Many moms come to me feeling like they have lost a part of themselves after childbirth. I know that feeling because I lived it. After my pregnancy, I was juggling my roles as a wife, a daughter-in-law, and a new mother, and fitness felt like an impossible luxury. That is why I built my coaching programs around the reality of Indian homes. We do not do crash diets or fancy gym supplements. We focus on healing from within—starting with deep core repair and safe movement that you can do while your baby is sleeping or playing nearby.
My approach is simple: sustainable weight loss through home-cooked meals that nourish you, especially if you are breastfeeding or managing hormonal health like PCOD or Thyroid. It is not about how fast you lose weight; it is about how strong you feel.
My programs cover:
- Postpartum Core Repair: Gentle, effective movements to heal Diastasis Recti and strengthen your pelvic floor.
- Flexible Nutrition: Using what is already in your kitchen—dal, roti, and sabzi—to fuel your recovery.
- Real-Life Fitness: 20 to 40-minute workouts that fit around your baby's schedule, not the other way around.
I am here to hold you accountable, check your form, and remind you that you are not just a mother—you are a woman who deserves to feel capable, powerful, and healthy. Let us stop waiting for the right time and start building a life you love.
Ishita Chauhan
I am Ishita, and I have been where you are—frustrated, exhausted, and feeling like my body was not my own anymore. I am not here to push extreme routines; I am here to show you how to find your strength again, right alongside your family.
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