--- title: "Real Fitness Lifestyle: Behind the Scenes with Akshita" description: "Get a real look at fitness. From muscle building to postpartum recovery, I share how I balance a competitive athletic career with a sustainable, everyday lifestyle." canonical: https://mytribe.in/fit.arora/competition-posing-coaching/behind-the-scenes-my-life-lifestyle last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Behind the Scenes: My Real Fitness Lifestyle Tribe Verified · ICN India Bikini Overall Champion By [Akshita Arora Mahajan](https://mytribe.in/fit.arora) · Available online; In-person across Delhi NCR · ₹2,000 per session (estimate) Part of [Competition & Posing Coaching](https://mytribe.in/fit.arora/competition-posing-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/fit.arora/competition-posing-coaching/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82aa488d-634e-4c8e-9f89-ba3e2525456d) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dcada3e0-9bc7-4966-81ae-e908276b2bc1) - ![Another work session from a cafe. As an online coach, I have the flexibility to work from anywhere, blending my passion with my lifestyle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bb54142-90b6-4111-9acb-8c1d5643a494) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf79b271-39ca-464b-9c93-da49ffd8b004) - ![Another progress shot from my building phase. I'm focused on adding quality muscle mass to my frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1ba244f-ea60-4aeb-a129-4a032b988b43) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37160ba2-d159-4e0c-aca0-22f116114640) - ![Rocking a yellow top and blue pants in the gym. Feeling strong and confident during my gaining phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4860cc01-6ce0-4aba-97de-3e00a4134422) - ![A side pose showing the curves built during the off-season. This phase is all about fueling my body for growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c887e1a-bea2-4ed3-9298-fdc4c7305b4b) - ![A gym selfie in a long-sleeve crop top and leggings. Documenting the journey, one workout at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96d2f512-2f1a-435a-9970-e166928f00bc) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2238c4f5-b03b-457e-9c54-cc5537f86fdc) - ![A back pose in my ethnic wear. Fitness is a part of my identity that I carry with me everywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b43c8ed4-4aac-4b1e-a69c-7836974b6700) - ![A front double bicep flex, complete with mehendi. You can be strong and feminine at the same time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef872664-3a0e-474b-910c-81bbe15317e5) - ![A front pose in a beautiful one-shoulder gown. Integrating my love for fitness with family functions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5d15816-220a-42a3-8c81-8a6b5a7bf4ac) - ![Another bicep flex, because why not? Celebrating the hard work even when I'm not in gym clothes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77994f09-d9cb-4451-80b9-cf48ed3a26fc) - ![A photo from my 2024 Thailand trip. Enjoying the beach and feeling confident in my body, no matter what phase of training I'm in.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48aa9538-3acd-423e-804c-fa108639055d) - [Video: You don't need to wait for the New Year to start your fitness journey. I share how we balanced our healthy eating plans with some festive treats on January 1st and got right back on track the next day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffc8ef72-e8e5-4ce9-9949-c11dcdc8b94d) - ![A current condition check-in after one year in a building phase. I'm happy with the new muscle mass and improved symmetry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeff53ba-25e0-4299-ad9a-5800663b5c5c) - ![A front pose showing my current off-season physique. The goal is to build a better X-frame for my next competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c769bff-3231-4a41-b5ff-ddafb0e2025d) - ![A confident bicep flex during my improvement season. This phase is all about getting stronger.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a66881b1-cfb0-44de-bc48-e8b211791209) - ![Another shot of my current condition. I'm feeling strong and happy with the progress of my building phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e91a35c-e59c-4163-b844-ebc5b730c35a) - ![A back pose showing the width I've built during my off-season. This is where the real work for the next stage happens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f0153d2-be3a-4988-a1bf-904f3e99a1f6) - ![A back double bicep pose. Even without stage-level conditioning, the muscle I've built is visible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be905090-b50c-414c-b902-1debfef7c85f) - ![A side pose during my current building phase. Embracing the process of getting stronger and fuller.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85a360fd-42ae-474c-9a36-04fe6a6b4eb8) - ![Posing outdoors, feeling happy and healthy in my current physique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbece2d0-d7fa-47f3-b580-ad2efcb538a8) - [Video: A quick Friday transformation video showing the grit and growth that goes into preparing for the stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a026dd3-0d64-41e5-80c7-604a14cb73b5) - ![Getting ready for a new week with a gym session. A bicep flex to start the week strong.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0a6c405-1bbe-47fc-9b0f-96efe4a6469b) - ![A front pose in the gym, feeling energized and ready to tackle the week's workouts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03ef8ee1-42d7-43d9-8a71-39dff5c40cb9) - ![Practicing a side pose in my gym gear. Posing practice is a year-round habit, not just for prep.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2de150-82d9-43d8-b86e-95bc139fe05a) - ![Another angle of my side pose. Consistency is key to improvement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3cf87930-4a54-4e5a-9915-92a76ff0da11) - ![A confident front pose, ready to start a new week of training and coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a302d150-5a02-4d54-bc9f-4144f11a8923) - ![A Monday motivation post. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I'm proud of how far I've come. Every bit of discipline counts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97fd74b3-ff50-49b3-8c3c-fad49caa27d8) - ![A strong front double bicep pose to kick off the week. Progress doesn't happen overnight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40bf68bd-3592-41c1-9e9a-808d988785ec) - ![A back double bicep pose showing my current condition. Let's crush this week!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e64b18d5-c2c3-43c2-bca8-854327463ea6) - ![A side pose showing my current physique. A reminder to keep grinding and focus on progress, not perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/425cae50-77f5-4f34-81f4-4893fdbc8bc2) - ![A photo from a night out. While others might see weight gain, as an athlete, I see a successful building phase that will fuel an incredible cut later.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/297163c2-75ac-4e70-b318-589b5c4e31a0) - ![Another shot in my brown dress. Embracing the off-season body and the strength it represents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bf9a3f3-0192-42c3-a3e3-ec4961d77471) - ![A side pose showing off the curves from my gaining phase. This is the foundation for future leanness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8461de9-3b84-401a-b427-242a8bd2df50) - ![Confident and strong during my improvement season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea971164-aa13-424c-a375-89c98902796f) - ![A picture from a dinner outing. Fitness is a lifestyle that includes enjoying social events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5eb5da83-993b-48d0-ba7e-f328189f2ea0) - ![Flexing even on a night out. The mindset of an athlete never really switches off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac47f46f-66ea-4cd7-946f-622bf36fc895) - ![A back pose in my evening dress, showing the muscle I've built.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1ecf548-d017-4448-844d-f17baaded9c8) - [Video: Just having some fun with a trending reel. This video shows a lighthearted look at my own transformation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b0d1c97-fda1-430d-b386-55201afae30b) - ![Gaining mode is on. This is my current condition 8 months into my improvement phase, focusing on building a broader, more symmetrical X-frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3163007f-45a4-4d7d-8111-86cb66fa5be6) - ![A front pose during my gaining phase. Feeling strong and happy with how my physique is shaping up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c34491c2-4b6a-45e1-92f3-b747da70d162) - ![A side pose showing the results of a dedicated improvement season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e309be28-b316-489b-86aa-704f7fdf8f93) - ![Enjoying the process of building muscle and not being shredded year-round.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33826c23-3b0c-4b12-a8f2-4181574dbfb7) - ![A back double bicep pose during my off-season. This is where the foundation for the next competition is laid.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16b76c59-b74d-40a3-945c-2b7fba70cd4c) ## 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. ## About 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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