Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Physical, mental, and emotional side effects of the eating disorder you faced? Your family and friends’ response to the same? How did you manage to come out of it?
Ms. Khushi Jain:
Through my recovery, I realized that I have never felt more unfit, insecure, and unhappy than when I was deprived of food. I was hungry and irritable all the time.
My family and closest friends were extremely patient with me while I was at rock bottom. Initially, they had no idea what I was putting myself through so to a certain extent they felt confused and helpless, but once I opened up and actively started recovering – they were there every step of the way. Every hurdle was another stepping stone towards growth and progress.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Your present-day workout routine? Share insight into the type of workout you follow, days/week, etc.
Ms. Khushi Jain:
I don’t have a set workout routine. It honestly really depends on my availability, what I’m in the mood for and whether the circumstances allow it. I like going running, dancing and long walks a lot. When I have a gym in my vicinity, I like lifting every now and then. I’m at a stage in my recovery where I work out to feel good mentally than to compensate for the calories I’ve consumed.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What kind of diet do you follow today? How do you like to kick start your day?
Ms. Khushi Jain:
I follow a very balanced diet!
I prefer eating home-cooked meals on a daily but I don’t restrict myself from going out if I want to catch up with friends.
My plate on the regular looks very balanced. I love vegetables so it’s never an issue getting in fibre every day. I’m also the biggest fruit fanatic! Other than that, I like eating protein with every meal; my favourite go-to’s are tofu, sprouts, chana, and peanut butter. I also love roasted nuts, olive oil, and ghee, so my fats come from there.
Having been a professional swimmer, I’ve always been very aware of the nutritive quality of food. In my recovery, I’ve educated myself by reading a lot of research papers on diet and nutrition along with working with dieticians.
