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June 8, 2019 By GOQii 10 Comments

Are you really healthy? Ask Jitendra Tyagi

If you never faced any health issues, would you consider yourself healthy? When you’re unaware of the right nutrition and the correct forms of exercise, can you still maintain good health? If you consider your lifestyle to be normal, is it really normal? If you answered yes to any of these, the story of our player Jitendra Tyagi will be quite an eye-opener for you!

Life Before Joining GOQii

Jitendra Tyagi is a 45 year old working professional from Ghaziabad who works for 8 hours a day and leads a hectic routine like many of us. He wasn’t alien to a sedentary lifestyle. He weighed around 84kg and didn’t particularly enjoy the extra weight and fat. Due to a disc problem, he suffered from lower back pain but never had any other health concerns in general.

Although he was conscious about eating, he consumed a lot of sweets and was quite unsure as to what is healthy and what is not. He was under the impression that he was leading a normal, healthy lifestyle as he didn’t have any major health concerns and was completely unaware about what he was doing wrong. He used to perform a few exercises but was very irregular, his eating and sleeping time was erratic as well.

Life After Joining GOQii

In 2017, a friend who was employed with Axis Bank got him a tracker. Jitendra Tyagi was already clear about what he wanted. His key goals were to lose weight, feel more energetic and look fit.

The first step in his health journey was to break the myth that his lifestyle was normal and healthy. The GOQii Coach explained that just because he doesn’t have any health concerns doesn’t mean he is healthy. A healthy lifestyle constitutes of eating healthy, sleeping on time, eating the right food at the right time, adequate hydration and exercise. He found the Coach’s explanation to be convincing and began following instructions diligently.

Jitendra Tyagi found that his GOQii Coach’s attitude was friendly. The information shared was detailed as well, which motivated him to follow them. Tips shared by his Coach from time to time were always effective.

His GOQii Coach introduced him to portion control and requested that he add salads in both his meals. He was asked to drink Apple Cider Vinegar before meals and detox water as and when required. His fat and oil consumption was reduced as well. He was completely off junk food and was asked to consume fewer sweets.

On the exercise front, he began brisk walking and was then introduced to interval walking and Tabata. Now, he performs HIIT along with a little strength training as well. He follows YouTube links shared by his Coach for exercise. Thanks to this, he didn’t need to join a gym.

On the GOQii App, he watches Coach Tufail Qureshi and Coach Arooshi Garg’s videos almost regularly. He finds their videos to be quite useful and explanatory. Jitendra also follows Coach Jeet Selal. He has even purchased Protein Supplements, BCAA, and Energy Bars from the GOQii Health Store within the app.

Results of Dedication Towards a Healthy Life

At present, Jitendra has lost approximately 14kg and weighs 70kg. He has successfully maintained this weight for the past 7-8 months. The lower back pain due to his disc problem is completely gone, thanks to his exercise routine.

His dedication to getting healthy, active and fit even inspired his brother, wife and a couple of his friends to subscribe to GOQii. Now, they are all active players and are as satisfied with GOQii as he is!

Here’s What His Coach Had to Say About His Journey

Jitendra Tyagi came onboard GOQii with the goal of losing weight and belly fat. He had no medical issue but was facing back pain.

He wanted to quit smoking. Despite his busy schedule, he always updated me about his meals, water intake and activity. I would help him analyse them and guide him on a daily basis. He took my suggestions on his meals and exercise seriously and began implementing them.

He did face an issue while quitting smoking but with a little push and regular motivation, his willpower helped him overcome the urge to smoke. Even his alcohol intake has reduced significantly.

He exercises regularly and thanks to his healthy meals and lifestyle, he reached his weight loss and inch loss target as well! His fitness and energy levels are quite amazing now! I am so happy with his progress!

We hope Jitendra’s journey helps motivate you to take a step towards living a healthier lifestyle!

#BeTheForce

June 4, 2019 By Vishal Gondal Leave a Comment

The Urgent Need For Healthy Eating

Ever wondered what constitutes healthy eating? I found my answer in creating new habits by adding beneficial foods and fostering a sense of responsibility to improve my quality of life! I am not talking about fad diets that make short term promises but making the right food choices and building a good relationship with them! Basically, embracing permanent and lasting changes.

Eat Real Food!

Scientific evidence has shown that what you eat can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. It can ward off some forms of cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, osteoporosis and obesity. Healthy eating and making the right food choices now is more important than ever.

Lifestyle Diseases on the Rise

Why so? Increasing members of our society are falling prey to lifestyle diseases due to wrong eating habits. Data collected from our very own GOQii IndiaFit Report 2019 indicates that there has been a rise in lifestyle diseases among people below the age of 45 since last year. High blood pressure has increased from 9% to 12%. Users affected by Cholesterol have increased from 10.1% to 14.1%.

Prioritize Your Health

If you prioritize your health, you’ll develop a “wellness state of mind”. The first thing you will begin with is making the healthiest choice when it comes to food and physical activity. Before you begin to make changes in your lifestyle, knowing where you are in your journey towards health and wellness is important. As a preventive healthcare company, we are striving to get people to be active and disease free. Our coaches promote balanced nutrition and healthy eating.

The IndiaFit Report indicates that there are key concerns in the nutrition area. Research indicates that 35% of the users have concerns around acidity and indigestion. 14% of the users are plagued by constipation. Bloating has increased from 8.5% last year to 10%. More than 25% have delayed meal patterns. All of these issues are due to bad eating habits.

Ask yourself the following question: Am I eating a balanced diet that comprises of all food groups to sustain health, energy, and well-being?

Healthy Eating is Not Complicated

While eating right is paramount, eating safe is equally important. We all know ingestion of pesticides can cause some serious issues including diseases like cancer over a period of time. From food grains to vegetables to fruits, everything is grown and ripened with the help of chemicals. Moreover, the concept of organic food is not well understood and most find it expensive.

But, having said that things are changing slowly and steadily. People are getting used to buying organic products from places like Farmer’s Market and few other health and wellness stores. In fact, the GOQii Health Store within the GOQii App offers curated products at a discount. These products are tested by our nutritionists and experts before being available for sale.

Remember eating right is not at all complicated. You don’t need to count calories all day long just eat the right foods and you will automatically start feeling healthy!

June 1, 2019 By GOQii 1 Comment

Motivation and Determination go Hand-in-Hand | Kalpana Sharma User Journey

Household chores can be quite healthy for you as they help you stay active! But like any journey towards good health, you have to support your activity with proper nutrition, sleep and manage stress as well. In most cases, individuals find it difficult to do so. This may be due to fatigue, lack of motivation or proper guidance. So what happens when you get the motivation you need with proper guidance? Let’s look at how they helped Kalpana Sharma!

Lifestyle Before GOQii

Kalpana Sharma, a 36-year-old housewife residing in Pune is married with 2 children, aged 9 and 3 years respectively. Prior to joining GOQii, she had no time or inclination to workout or manage her diet. She was too occupied with household chores and taking care of her family.

Apart from being inactive, she suffered from high acidity for almost 4 years due to unhealthy eating habits. She also had breathing problems due to weight issues. The meals prepared in her household were cooked in ghee and oil. The consumption of sweets was high as well.

Determination to Start a Healthier Lifestyle

During her second pregnancy, Kalpana Sharma weighed around 96kg. This was a frightening experience for her as she did not want to cross the 100kg mark. She knew she needed a drastic change. After her delivery in 2018, her husband gave her a GOQii tracker with a 3 month subscription as an anniversary gift.

Her husband motivated her to lose weight and get fit. Her health goal was to lose weight and get rid of acidity. Her GOQii Coach suggested she eats Fenugreek seeds that were soaked overnight, first thing the next morning. She had to include salads before lunch in order to reduce the portion size of her meal.

For dinner, she avoided carbs and switched to paneer and salads. She was asked to avoid sugar in her tea and coffee and eat sweets occasionally. On the exercise front, Kalpana began cardio for 30 minutes for 5 days a week. She also began walking after dinner. Her GOQii Coach shared some workout videos with her which she used to follow.

Embracing the Change

Under her 3 month subscription, Kalpana Sharma lost 3kg. This motivated her to extend her membership to 12 months. She weighed 88kg then and further reduced her weight to 71kg. Seeing the speed of her results, she wishes to lose another 3-4kg.

As per her GOQii Coach, she has been as consistent as possible with her habits. She switched to healthier alternatives while cooking. For instance, she began using jaggery instead of sugar. Any cakes or cookies she baked were made of whole wheat flour and jaggery.

Due to her healthy cooking methods, Kalpana has been able to improve the health of her entire family! She has even begun innovating her own cooking methods by opting for low fat alternatives.

In addition to all of this, she has also started strength training as suggested by her GOQii Coach. She now does cardio, abs and weights on alternate days. Kalpana ensures that she sets aside time for exercise no matter how hectic her routine is. She is dedicated to the extent that sometimes she is called ‘crazy’ by her family members!

3 months back, she was diagnosed with varicose veins and her doctor advised her to not stand for long periods of time and to ensure that she doesn’t gain weight. Instead of being defeated, this has only strengthened her motivation to exercise and lose more weight!

For her daily dose of inspiration, she regularly watches Coach Tufail Qureshi’s LIVE videos on GOQii Play and follows his instructions religiously. She also follows Coach Arooshi Garg’s Cooking Show.

Kalpana is quite active on the GOQii App and has explored a few snacking options from the GOQii Health Store. She finds them very tasty and healthy. When asked what she felt about GOQii, she said that it has transformed her and she is completely satisfied with GOQii and wishes to continue for many more years!

We wish Kalpana Sharma the best in her ongoing journey towards a healthier life. Did you find Kalpana Sharma’s story of determination inspiring? Drop a comment below and let us know what you feel!