Parineeti Chopra on her weight gain journey: “My sleep got affected, I could not sleep properly”
Comprehending the complex correlation between our dietary choices and our physiological and psychological states is essential to realizing the significance of maintaining a nutritious diet.
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Numerous actors have undergone physical metamorphoses through immense weight gain to get into the garb of their roles in films and web shows. Parineeti Chopra is the newest person on the list. She had put on 16 kg in order to play Amarjot in Imtiaz Ali’s film Chamkila, the film starring Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh.
During a YouTube conversation, Chopra disclosed her weight gain to podcaster Raj Shamani. “It is not healthy at all. In fact, when I signed Chamkila, I was really fit. I had been working out for two years and I almost had abs. I went to Imtiaz (Ali) sir with a very fit body. I was dying to do this movie. Imtiaz Sir offered me this film. But, he said that I don’t look like her. So, it swished in my mind. I put on 16 kilos,” she stated.
She added, “I used to eat heavy meals and go off to sleep so that my face would look puffy the next morning, and have a double chin. I also wanted my eyes to look small. I used to eat rice and roti in numbers three or four. It was not pizza and games. It took me almost six months. It was six months of very unhealthy eating.”
“My sleep got affected. I could not sleep properly. My mood was affected because after a couple of months when you are not eating clean, it affects your mood and you feel low. My stamina was zero. No workouts for six months. This was me who was doing weight training four times a week and cardio twice a week. I was in my prime. I was drinking beverages like milkshakes that I don’t like,” Chopra mentioned.
Process of how unhealthy food habits can impact body health and mental wellbeing
Clinical nutritionist Garima Goyal explained that muscle atrophy and a loss of strength and endurance could result from a decrease in muscle mass caused by irregular exercise. “This can result in decreased mobility and overall physical fitness,” said Goyal.
“A bad diet characterised by excessive consumption of unhealthy fats, processed foods, and sugary snacks can lead to weight gain, particularly in the form of visceral fat. Visceral fat, which accumulates around organs in the abdominal cavity, is associated with an increased risk of various health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome,” added Goyal.
“Chronic inflammation has been linked to a range of health problems, including autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, and cardiovascular disease,” recommended Goyal.
“Consuming high-sugar and high-fat foods can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, contributing to mood swings, fatigue, and brain fog.”
Goyal claims that a diet heavy in processed foods and trans fats along with sedentary behavior can boost blood pressure, cholesterol, and the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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