In a heartfelt revelation that has garnered massive attention, Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia has shared the true story behind her impressive 23 kg weight loss. This candid confession comes in the wake of her recent appearance in the trailer of the film ‘Bad Newz,’ which has sparked discussions about her noticeable transformation. The actress, who is a mother of two, took to Instagram to discuss the arduous journey she embarked upon to achieve her current physique, shedding light on both the physical and emotional challenges she faced.
Dhupia’s Instagram post featured a before-and-after picture, illustrating the stark difference in her appearance. She accompanied the image with a lengthy caption detailing her year-long struggle with weight loss post-pregnancy. “Here’s a long true story about me losing 23 kgs… let me start by saying it was not easy… living with the weight or trying to shed it. Post both my pregnancies, the weight gain or living in a larger body that I was not used to was extremely tough to come to terms with,” she confessed.
The actress went on to describe the unsolicited advice and incessant conversations about her weight that she encountered, which only added to her mental and emotional fatigue. “Every room one would walk into, there was always a conversation about weight or unsolicited advice that I took with a head bob (cause on most days I was tired, plain tired of listening),” Dhupia recalled.
She shared that the first day of her fitness journey began over a year ago, driven by a newfound sense of self-love and determination. Calling on two of her favorite trainers—her running coach Miranda Brinston and yoga instructor Rohit Flow Yoga—Dhupia began a rigorous training regimen. “Without any questions asked, a day later, I was training with both alternately, and somewhere I saw hope,” she noted.
However, the journey was far from easy. Dhupia opened up about the physical challenges she faced, including aches, pains, and fatigue, all while managing the responsibilities of being a mother, a working professional, and maintaining a household.
. “I felt the aches, the pains, the need to show up, the inability in my body to reach the optimum I had left it at, the fatigue which is hard to put down in words between two babies, work, a home that needs you 24×7 and of course no shift in the way I looked,” she penned.
The transformation process also involved making significant dietary changes. “Then the big one, the diet kicked in—no sugar, no gluten, and eating early, taking a break from food for 14 hours. And all of this once again accompanied with failed fittings with stylists and designers and mild rejections at work cause hey, inclusivity is a real thing till it happens to you… but I’ll save that for another time or another story, maybe!?” Dhupia revealed.
Despite not having reached what she describes as her “optimum best,” Dhupia feels a sense of pride and satisfaction in her achievement thus far. “To say that I have reached my optimum best, I’d say I’m far, far away, but to say I have given my best till now… I sure have. I feel better, fitter, and far more confident than I ever did,” she emphasized.
As an actress, entrepreneur, runner, and above all, a mother of two, Dhupia is happy to share her journey with the world. Through this candid admission, she hopes to inspire others who might be in a similar situation. “If you are feeling like I was a year and a half ago and feel you need to do something about it… please do! Get up, get out, work out, and love yourself! Cause there’s just one you…!!! #ificanyoucan,” Dhupia concluded.
Neha Dhupia’s story is not just about weight loss; it’s a powerful narrative about resilience, perseverance, and self-love. Through her journey, she aims to shed light on the realistic struggles many face with body image and weight loss, while also emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional well-being in achieving one’s goals. Her courage to speak openly about the setbacks, societal pressures, and personal battles serves as an inspiration for many, proving that with determination and the right mindset, significant transformations are indeed possible.
