Singer turned actor Amika Shail went from fat to fabulous by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Today, she inspires others to make the switch.
Image: Once overweight, Amika Shail now believes that fitness is an important part of life. Photographs: Kind courtesy Amika Shail/Instagram
Kolkata based singer Amika Shail started singing at the age of 5 and rose to fame when she appeared on reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Star Voice of India.
Thanks to hectic working schedules, the singer turned actor subsequently gained weight.
After a period of self-realisation, the 27 year old artist signed up to lead a healthy life.
And the results will baffle you too.
IMAGE: 'You don't get the a** you want by sitting on it,' she realised. Her journey from fat to fabulous will inspire you too.
So, how did she do it?
She told herself, 'I can and I will.'
IMAGE: She opts for yoga, meditation and mindfulness to beat the stress.
IMAGE: Amika loves working out at the beach.
IMAGE: Lifting weights helps her build her core muscles and improve her stamina.
IMAGE: You will often see her posting intense workout sessions with her trainer Shyam Thackeray whom she credits for inspiring her to push the boundaries.
IMAGE: Envious abs, aren't they?
IMAGE: Behind that chiseled body lies hours of tough workout sessions like these. She believes that fitness is not a destination, it's a way of life.
IMAGE: And she swears by this mantra: 'Wake up, work out, look hot, kick a**'
If Amika's story doesn't inspire you to hit the gym, we don't know what will.