Behind the Scenes: My Real Fitness Lifestyle
People think being an athlete means living in the gym 24/7. My reality? It is cafe hopping to work, navigating postpartum recovery, and flexing at weddings. Here is how I actually balance a competitive fitness career with everyday life.
A look at my postpartum journey two weeks after giving birth. My focus is on healing, nourishing food, and gentle recovery. It's a reminder that fitness is a lifelong journey with different phases.
My ideal weekend: finding a nice aesthetic cafe to get some work done, fueled by good coffee. Here I am at Okiru Cafe, planning client programs.
Another work session from a cafe. As an online coach, I have the flexibility to work from anywhere, blending my passion with my lifestyle.
A gym selfie from my muscle-gaining phase. Embracing the "fluff" and extra curves is a necessary part of building a stronger physique for the next competition season.
Another progress shot from my building phase. I'm focused on adding quality muscle mass to my frame.
Posing in the gym mirror during my off-season. It's important to stay connected to your body and appreciate it in all its phases, not just when you're lean.
Rocking a yellow top and blue pants in the gym. Feeling strong and confident during my gaining phase.
A side pose showing the curves built during the off-season. This phase is all about fueling my body for growth.
A gym selfie in a long-sleeve crop top and leggings. Documenting the journey, one workout at a time.
Who says you can't flex at a wedding? Showing off my back and bicep gains in a traditional Indian outfit. Strong is always in style.
About Behind the Scenes: My Life & Lifestyle
You won’t see me living in a calorie deficit all year round. My days are a mix of writing client programs from my laptop at cafes, focusing on gentle rehabilitation after my pregnancy, and ensuring I get my training in even during hectic family events. Fitness is not about finding extra time to be perfect; it is about making training fit into your actual life, whether you are a new mom or working a 9-to-5 job.
There is a myth that as a competitive athlete and coach, my life is restricted to meal prep containers and high-intensity lifting. It is not. The photos you see here represent the phases that get ignored on Instagram: the 'gaining' phases where I put on some fluff to build muscle, the recovery windows when I am healing after giving birth, and the moments where I am simply living life.
The Reality of Maintenance
When you are training for a natural bodybuilding show or looking for sustainable fat loss, the goal is not to be shredded 365 days a year. That is unsustainable and physically draining. I prioritize metabolic health and hormonal balance. Whether I am prepping for an ICN show or focusing on my own off-season muscle gain, I keep my routine flexible. If I am at a wedding, I enjoy the celebration—mehendi and all—while staying connected to my training habits.
My Philosophy on Coaching
I bring this same balance to my clients. I coach women who are real, busy people. We don't use 'magic' detoxes or crash diets because they don't work long-term. If you are struggling with your routine, it is usually not because you lack motivation; it is because your current plan is too rigid for your lifestyle.
I focus on:
- Sustainable Fat Loss: Slow, steady progress that doesn't ruin your relationship with food.
- Postpartum Recovery: Healing through movement, not rushing to 'bounce back.'
- Off-Season Growth: Understanding that building muscle requires fueling your body, not starving it.
My goal is to show you that you can reach your physique goals without losing your identity.
Akshita Arora Mahajan
I am a coach who has actually walked the stage, won overall titles, and now navigated the wild ride of becoming a mother. I do not give generic diet charts because I know how life really happens. If you are ready to stop the crash dieting and start training for the long haul, we will work well together.
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