Fitness First: Hadiyya Aazer

PR guru and the lady behind Social.inc, Hadiyya Aazer talks to us about her weight loss journey. Growing up with a sweet tooth, Hadiyya still manages to enjoy her sinful desserts without altering her healthy habits. She shares with us her achievements, struggles and future health goals

What caused your weight to spiral out of control?

I have always been a little overweight. I have always loved to eat and have had a major sweet tooth since childhood.

At what point did you decide it was time to start losing weight?

When I turned 30 last year, I thought to myself if I don’t lose weight now, I will end up developing health issues which I don’t want.



What have been your greatest obstacles in the process of losing weight?

Because of my weight, I used to feel tired and exhausted after working out. My knees would ache and so would my back but I was determined to stay focused. Thanks to my trainer Haseeb Mirza, for always keeping me motivated and pushing me towards my goal.

What goals did you achieve this past year?

I started my weight loss journey in July 2018 and I have lost 32kg since.

What specific changes have you made that are working for you?

Portion control and working out first thing in the morning.

What is your best piece of advice for those just starting to exercise?

If you think you can’t do it because you are overweight, you are telling yourself a lie. I was 120kg when I started exercising and if I can do it you can too.

What is your favourite healthy food to eat?

I’m not a fan of cooking so I like easy meals. My favourite is two boiled eggs along with a cucumber.

What is your favourite cheat meal?

I don’t really do cheat meals; more like cheat bites I’d say. If I’m craving something I would take one bite of that. As I have a sweet tooth I’m almost always craving something sweet so rather than having a whole dessert, I just treat myself to one bite and I’m good.



What is your least favourite healthy food to eat?

Green veggies.

When it comes to eating well what are your top recommendations?

Try to drink as much water as you can. Vegetables are important, because if you don’t eat your vegetables, you will end up getting constipated.

How do you manage to make time for yourself between parenting and working?

It’s important to plan your day. I work out first thing in the morning and that keeps me active throughout the day.

What is your favourite form of cardiovascular exercise and why?

My favourite form of cardio is workout ropes and jumping jacks. I enjoy cardio as it gives a boost of energy and burns more calories.

What is the target that you have set and how close are you to achieving it?

I currently weigh 87kg; my target is to hit 65kg by May.

What motivates you to continue with this lifestyle?

An excessive weight loss of 33kg has given me a lot of reasons to keep going. I feel good about myself, I love dressing up, I love how people appreciate me and are inspired by me. I hope I keep inspiring people towards having a healthy lifestyle.