Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar has revealed how she lost around 38 kg over four years - without completely giving up biryani, sweets or even her daily chai.
Sundar said she was close to 98 kg when she realised she needed to make a change.
The turning point came after watching herself in a film with Rajinikanth and feeling that she barely recognised herself. Knee pain while climbing stairs also made her take her health more seriously.
Her husband was already into walking and yoga, while her children had also begun losing weight. That motivated her to start her own fitness journey.
Instead of following an extreme diet, Sundar focused mainly on portion control.
Mutton biryani remains one of her favourite foods. But instead of eating a large quantity, she reduced it to one bowl with a single piece of mutton.
She also continued to eat ice cream and Indian sweets, but in moderation. According to Sundar, the key was not avoiding favourite foods completely, but knowing when to stop.
Even her chai with milk and sugar stayed on the menu.
Sundar also said she is not a gym person. She preferred walking, yoga and other forms of exercise, and gradually began noticing changes in her fitness, skin and hair.
For her, however, the toughest part came after the weight loss.
She said losing weight can sometimes be easier than maintaining it. Over time, she learnt to understand what her body actually needs instead of eating only according to cravings.
Her formula was simple: smaller portions, regular movement, moderation and consistency.
After losing nearly 38 kg, Sundar says sustaining the transformation has become the real challenge and the real lifestyle change.
