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My Transformation Story: From Obese Teen to Fitness Coach

byRahul Prasad1-on-1 Online CoachingStarts from₹16,500 per 3 monthsView full gallery

I was not always fit. I know exactly what it feels like to be the person no one picks for the team. This is the story of how I stopped waiting for the right time and started showing up.

This is my personal transformation. From an overweight, underconfident kid to the fit and driven coach I am today. My past is what fuels my empathy and understanding for every client I work with.

Cricket changed my life. As an obese teenager, I was told to lose weight before I could even play. That moment ignited my fitness journey and eventually led me to discover my passion for coaching others.

The change from "I'll start when the time is right" to "Let me start today" was the single biggest shift in my own journey. This video shows my transformation and the mindset that made it possible.

In my own fat loss journey, I underestimated two key factors: stress and walking. This video shows my progress once I started prioritizing sleep and daily activity, simple habits that make a huge difference.

About My Story: From Obese Teen to Fitness Coach

My coaching method is not derived from a glossy textbook. It is built on the exact, messy struggles I faced as an obese teenager who was told to just 'lose weight' by a coach who did not care. I do not provide generic plans because I know exactly how frustrating and isolating that feels when you are just starting out. I coach to bridge that gap between where you are and where you want to be, using the same habits that saved me.

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Rahul Prasad

1-on-1 Online CoachingStarts from ₹16,500 per 3 months

I'm Rahul. I used to be that chubby kid nobody picked for cricket, and now I help people find their own strength. Fitness for me is about balance—hard work in the gym, good food, and living life, not just counting calories.

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