Inder Deep Deep shed 40 kgs and found his fit version.

Inder Deep, a Hyderabad-based engineer and restaurateur, gave us considerable fitness inspiration by displaying a tremendous degree of commitment to his weight loss quest. A self-proclaimed foodie who works in the restaurant industry lost 40 kg in just 10 months.What brought it about? Let’s hear it straight from the source: the man.

What led to the weight gain?

“Since I wasn’t exercising much, I’d attribute the unexpected weight gain to my sedentary lifestyle.” I like to eat (and still do). I had to go to every restaurant I saw in a video or article about it. not to mention the wonderful messages from food delivery websites that prompted me to place an urgent meal order. Therefore, the weight gain was caused by eating a lot of food from outside and not exercising. When I reached 110 kg, it finally dawned on me that Inder Deep had stated, “Okay, you have to control it now.” 

What was the turning point that inspired you?

Inder Deep recalls the turning point in his life, stating, “It happened on a trip where, for the first time in my life, the seat belt did not fit me.” I did the most ridiculous thing: I sucked in all the air I could, drew my stomach in, fastened the belt with much effort, and sat there in agony, praying this misery would end quickly. I was too shy to ask for another one. Unfortunately, when you’re in agony, time drags, and those three hours, which seemed like an eternity, helped me reflect. 

Describe your diet and exercise routine.

Simple foods cooked at home were allowed in the diet. I did reduce my sugar intake, but there was no severe diet or calorie counting; just a simple “Ghar ka khana.” The exercise was something I could do every day since I wanted the weight loss to be long-lasting. I spent all of my time walking because I loved it. On average, I was walking 15 to 20 kilometers every day.

Do you have a fitness tip that has helped you?

“I believe it was listening to my inner voice and acting in a way that felt good to my body.” I didn’t pay attention to what other people thought. I was aware that what had worked for them might not have worked for me. I just went with my intuition, though I did seek medical advice when I was exercising a lot. I should avoid exerting myself greatly because I only have one kidney. “There were a few consultations, and I took the necessary measures when I was walking a lot, but other than that, I followed my body’s instructions,” says the Hyderabad-based QSR proprietor.

What alterations have you made to your way of living?

Inder Deep has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, like the majority of us. He declares, “I am nocturnal; I have a hard time falling asleep at night.” When the rest of the world is asleep, I enjoy spending time by myself. The hardest aspect was getting enough rest and going to bed early. The largest lifestyle adjustment I made was getting enough sleep, but to be honest, I still have trouble with it.

What is the most difficult aspect of being overweight?

On my journey to fitness, I encountered a number of challenges, such as how difficult it is to find an appropriately sized shirt when you are overweight.

“Most brands won’t offer your sizes in their collection because they don’t view you as an audience.” The few brands that sell shirts for overweight people provide them in a variety of fits, and putting them on is a very taxing process. “You start feeling anxious about seemingly unimportant tasks, like going shopping,” says Inder Deep.

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reported that despite falling for nine consecutive months, global prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever last year as the Russian military conflict in Ukraine, a drought, and other factors increased inflation and exacerbated hunger around the world.

The FAO Food Price Index, which analyzes monthly changes in the prices of frequently traded food commodities on the worldwide market, fell by 1.9% in December compared to a month earlier, the Rome-based organization reported on Friday. Its annual average of 143.7 points was more than 14% higher than the average for 2021, which also experienced significant gains.

The price of vegetable oils fell in December, which contributed to the overall fall, along with reduced crude oil prices, projections of increasing soy oil supply in South America, and a decline in import demand. Additionally, grain and meat declined, but dairy and sugar saw a tiny increase.

After two years of extreme volatility, lower food commodity prices are welcome, said FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero in a prepared statement. Given that food prices are still high globally, several staples are approaching record highs in price, rice prices are rising, and there are still numerous concerns associated with future supplies, it is crucial to maintain vigilance and maintain a strong focus on mitigating global food insecurity.

According to FAO data, the food price index for the U.N. agency reached its highest level last year since records first began in 1961.

Because Russia and Ukraine were the world’s top producers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil, and other products, particularly for countries in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia that were already experiencing a food crisis, the two countries’ invasion of Ukraine in February exacerbated a food crisis.

Due to the disruption of crucial Black Sea supplies, food prices increased to all-time highs, causing inflation, poverty, and food insecurity in poor countries that depend on imports.

The supply of fertilizer and energy, both essential to food production, were severely shaken by the war. Along with other environmental shocks, such as those in the Horn of Africa, this contributed to the hunger there. The United Nations has issued a famine alert for sections of Somalia as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya are all suffering from the worst drought in decades. There have already been thousands of deaths.

Although they decreased in December along with the price of other grains, the FAO reported that prices for wheat and corn last year hit record highs. It stated that exporters faced intense competition as a result of harvests in the Southern Hemisphere, which increased supplies.

Even though it fell in December to its lowest point since February 2021, the organization’s vegetable oil price index reached an all-time high last year. The FAO Meat Price Index and Dairy Price Index for the entire year 2022 were likewise the highest since 1990.

On January 11, the state government of Bengal intends to provide a demonstration of Kolkata’s street food at the Victoria Memorial Hall complex. This is part of the preparations that are being made for the G20 delegates who will be in the city.

The senior authorities of the state have organized a series of briefings for the delegates who will attend the preparatory meeting that will take place on January 9 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Center in New Town.

An official stated that they intend to provide a selection of cuisines to the delegates, and they are going to set up twenty food kiosks at Victoria Memorial Hall to do so. In addition to rasogolla, possibly all of the other well-known dishes, such as rolls and chops, kachori, aloo dum and luchi, momos, and Mughlai paratha, could be made available to tourists. 

An official stated that the primary objective was to promote the street cuisine of this city that is rich in culture and to demonstrate to the delegates that the street food in Kolkata is fairly safe for consumption.

In addition, there will be horse-drawn carriages available for the G20 delegates to take a trip in as they tour the gorgeous Maidan and the area around Victoria Memorial.