Today, is the first interview post I have put up on my blog. It features Wanphrang Warjri - from the beautiful city of Shillong - aka - The Scotland of the East. I was in Shillong a couple of months ago and I got to catch up with him. Wanphrang is a relative of mine and had a great transformation last year- From 87kgs to 79kgs- a whole 8 kgs- in 9 months! He had a drive and self motivation that was unique. I have not known Shillong to have a 'gym-culture' like other metropolitans and that makes things even harder. It was very encouraging to see him and the way he has been motivating others as well to live a healthy lifestyle.
Wanphrang, Labet and our family catching up over a good Chinese meal in Shillong
WW: Hi Gideon, I am from Shillong, Meghalaya. I am currently working in Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited.
GS : I met you when you came down to Bangalore. You had quite a transformation when I met you 9 months later in Shillong! Could you tell us what happened?
WW: First of all, I thank God for His guidance, grace and blessing that I could be what I am today. I started Brisk Walking four years ago for about 40-45 minutes, five days a week but still my weight wouldn't come down. Then I started controlling my diet and doing some of the exercises you showed me along with my walking and by God's Grace last year I could see some results.
GS: What kind of training regime do you follow?
WW: As of now, the training regime that I follow are 10 mins warm up (Brisk Walk) followed by 30 mins of jogging and then 5 mins of cooling down (walking). Then another 15 mins of exercises like Planks,sit ups, Lunges,Squats,back stretches,hamstring stretches. I do this 5-6 days in a week.
GS: What was your diet like? Do you still maintain the same diet?
WW: Before I didn't have a diet plan per se. I ate whatever I got. As of now, I have reduced salt, sugar and meat intake. I am trying to include more vegetables and fruits in my diet. I try to avoid junk or processed food as much as I can.
GS: What would be your advice to the readers out there looking to for a transformation?
WW: Never give up. The plan that worked for me might not work for others . So keep on trying new techniques and training regimes till you find what works for you and try to eat healthy food. Most of all pray to God. I would like to end this with a verse from the Bible. Proverb 16:3. " Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans".
Thank you Gideon for your tips and help.
Thanks Wanphrang!
When I met Wanphrang in December, I was absolutely surprised by his transformation. The main key for him was he stayed consistent. He spent only one evening with our family by means of a casual visit and never in that 9 month gap did he ask me anything. He would only mention in chats that 'training was still going on' but I didn't know anything else.
Remember, stay focused, stay consistent.
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