When 25-year-old Nawin Yadav from Hyderabad walked into his office every morning, he carried more than just his files and policy papers. He had the weight of fatigue, sluggish energy, and an ever-growing belly that was becoming the butt of jokes.
“People had even started calling me Laddu Nawin,” he says with a laugh, but the sting behind the nickname was real. “I was too fat, my energy was low, and I couldn’t even play a sport for more than two hours. That’s when I realised I had to change something.”
The Breaking Point
As an insurance advisor, Nawin spent long hours sitting at his desk. His meals were mostly idlis, rice, chutney, and endless cups of chai. No thought was given to calories, protein, or regular activity. Slowly, his weight crept up to 82 kilos, his belly expanded to 38 inches, and his energy levels hit rock bottom.
“I knew I wasn’t sick, but my body wasn’t healthy either. I didn’t go to a doctor. I knew the solution was in my lifestyle.”
Last October, Navin was gifted a GOQii Smart Watch. For the first two months, though, it stayed tucked away in his cupboard rather than on his wrist. It wasn’t until January 2025 that he finally unboxed it, activated it with the code, and decided to give it a try. By February, he was paired with a personal coach who began guiding him step by step on his health journey, and that’s when everything started to change.
Enter the Coaches
With Coach Priti Shah guiding him and Expert Coach Arooshi Garg stepping in with advice, Nawin found himself looking at food and fitness in a whole new light.
“What I liked the most was that everything they suggested was regular food from my kitchen,” he explains. “Nothing exotic, nothing fancy. Just learning how to balance macros, include activity, and rest well. They even taught me how to adjust every meal so I wouldn’t feel deprived.”
His coach started him off with simple, achievable changes: a 30-minute daily walk, mindful portion sizes, and tweaks to reduce bloating and improve digestion. Slowly, his sleep improved, his energy picked up, and his waistline began to shrink.
The Transformation
Fast forward a few months- 6 to be precise, and the difference is staggering.
“I’ve dropped 20 kilos. From 82, I’m now around 60–61. My belly went from 38 inches to 30.5. But more than the numbers, it’s the energy and confidence that matter,” says Nawin, his voice lighting up.
His transformation wasn’t just about weight loss. It was about discovering what his body was capable of. He proudly recalls winning a Burnout Challenge at his gym:
- Plank for 3 minutes 15 seconds
- Wall sit for 5 minutes and 45 seconds
- Battle rope for 1 minute 38 seconds
- 50–70 push-ups, back-to-back
“I never thought I could do this before. Now my body feels solid, my face has changed, and I feel like a completely different person.”
In the beginning, even his gym trainer wasn’t convinced he could turn things around quickly. The trainer told him it would take a year to shed all the extra weight and insisted he cut rice out of his meals. “Being a South Indian, I found that difficult,” Nawin recalls. “Then Coach Priti explained that I didn’t need to cut rice completely. Portion control was the key.”
Family and Friends React
The reactions from his circle have been priceless. “People look at me and say, ‘Is this Nawin or his younger brother?’” he laughs. “They can’t believe the muscular body I’ve built.”
Looking Ahead
Nawin’s current goal is to stay steady at 60 kilos. “I could probably go down to 58kgs, so my abs are more clearly visible,” he chuckles. For him, GOQii wasn’t just about losing weight; it was about discovering a way of living he could sustain for life. “Now I know how to take care of myself. It’s not about dieting, it’s about balance. And that’s what my coaches gave me.”
His journey proves that transformation doesn’t require exotic superfoods or punishing diets. With the right guidance, steady discipline, and consistent effort, even someone once nicknamed Laddu can become an inspiration to others.
As Nawin puts it, “If I can do it, anyone can. You just need to take that first step.”
#BeTheForce
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