Rashami Desai on choosing health and consistency over intensity: It’s not about size zero
Rashami Desai on Choosing Health Over Perfection
Bharatmorningnews.com – Television actress Rashami Desai has opened up about her journey of prioritizing wellness, sharing how she learned to value consistency over intensity. After nearly three years of navigating unexplained health challenges, the star made a conscious decision to step back and focus on her well-being rather than chasing industry standards.
Her transformation wasn’t about extreme diets or grueling workouts. Instead, she embraced simple, sustainable habits that made a real difference. “Simple steps—like drinking enough water, fixing my sleep cycle, and getting enough rest—and refusing to wait for ‘that Monday’ to start choosing myself,” she explained, highlighting how small daily actions create lasting change.
A Personal Battle for Wellness
During those challenging years, Rashami faced constant self-doubt about her body. “I remember those days jab mein roz subah uthh ke sochi thhi kya mein moti ho rahi hoon, it was like I was in some kind of war with myself,” she recalled. The emotional toll lasted two to three years as she dealt with severe health issues, including early food allergies, without fully understanding their causes.
“Unaware of what was happening to me I found herself stepping away from major work, caught in a quiet battle I didn’t yet know how to win. We never give ourselves importance and I feel small steps matter doing your simple walks or jogs everyday can work wonders.”
A New Approach to Health
Last year marked a turning point when a nutritionist consultation shifted her entire perspective. Rather than pushing through pain with intense exercise, she adopted a balanced philosophy that respected her body’s signals.
“It was not with an intense workout regimen or anything else but meeting a nutritionist changed my life and I relaised you can’t be in denial about your health, and at the same time, you can’t challenge your body and push yourself to where it starts to hurt.”
She spoke candidly about the industry’s obsession with rigid weight targets. “There are like ‘mera weight ka target hain woh mujhe achieve karna hain’ that is like abusing your physical being for me,” she observed, advocating for sustainable movement over sporadic extreme efforts.
“I chose consistency over intensity, spending hours in gym just for a day or two and doing your simple walks or jogs everyday can work wonders. Aur kuch help nahin karta iske alawa.”
Tangible Results and Inner Peace
Rashami’s balanced approach yielded measurable outcomes. Over three months, she lost between 10 to 12 kilograms, bringing her weight from approximately 75 kilograms. Yet she emphasized that numbers told only part of her story.
“My aim was never size zero ya bas patli ho jaaun mein, but it was to look presentable and be healthy inside. People of course have unreasonable expectations from actors especially from actresses and they judge, but I decided jisko joh bolna hain bole I have to get back to feeling better first rather just lose weight drastically because how I feel and look is entirely my call and why need others’ validation for your being.”
The true victory, she noted, was ending her internal conflict. “As a result, she gradually shed 10 to 12 kilograms over the last three months, down from nearly 75 kilograms. But the real victory wasn’t the weight drop; it was ending the war within to make me calmer, happier, and finally in control of my own story,” she concluded.
Rashami Desai is now preparing for an upcoming television comeback, carrying forward renewed confidence and a healthier relationship with both her body and public perception.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight did Rashami Desai lose? Rashami lost between 10 to 12 kilograms over a three-month period, bringing her weight down from approximately 75 kilograms.
What was Rashami’s approach to health? She chose consistency over intensity, focusing on simple daily habits like walking, proper sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrition rather than extreme workouts or restrictive diets.
How long did Rashami’s health journey last? Her journey spanned nearly three years as she navigated unexplained health issues, including early food allergies, before finding clarity through professional guidance.
What advice does Rashami give for maintaining health? She recommends not waiting for the perfect moment to start, emphasizing that small consistent steps like daily walks or jogs can create significant improvements over time.
S Farah Rizvi writes on Bollywood, OTT, television and culture for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.