RNT Fitness Radio Ep. 167 - Hall of Fame | Vanita Chavda: Rebranding The Ageing Process
Oct 28, 2020
01:31:41
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I am joined by Vanita Chavda, who shares a completely lifechanging, saving and extending journey she’s experienced so far. Being in her mid-50s, Vanita is a perfect example of a women rebranding the aging process, as through dropping nearly 25kg and approximately 35% of her body weight, she’s completely turned back the clock to feeling half her age and a million bucks. Vanita doesn’t hold back in this episode when describing her mental health challenges after entering her 50s that caused her to lose control of her self-care and sense of wellbeing. After a very specific trigger, she started RNT during our infamous July shutdown and hasn’t look back since. Finding solace in walking, structure and nutritional education, Vanita has transformed inside and out to reveal her true purpose in life, and set herself up for the best decades in her life yet. If you have loved ones that have neglected self-care as they have grown older, Vanita’s story here is an inspiring one to share. “I want age to be totally rebranded, just because you’re over 50 doesn’t mean you’re past it.” - Vanita Chavda Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [02:22] – Turning back the clock 20 years [04:10] – Vanita’s trigger moment [11:41] – The effects of menopause [14:06] – Life leading up to RNT [17:23] – Going from a high performing career to a full-time carer [22:42] – Coping mechanisms [24:09] – Vanita’s dark moments [26:56] – RNT in the beginning: Mental and physical health issues and diet [34:20] – The mental impact and power of walking [47:02] – RNT and lockdown [50:24] – Depression and structure [52:10] – Giving up drinking [53:33] – The anchor of Vanita’s day [55:52] – Social stigmas attached to age [57:46] – Rebranding the ageing process [1:05:12] – Climbing Mount Everest – literally [1:05:50] – Embracing a new identity and purpose [1:12:34] – Self reflection [1:15:41] – Being a strong woman in a male dominated career [1:27:20] – Vanita’s message to over 50s Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio For any podcast suggestions, or if you’d like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We’d love to hear from you! If you’re in the UK, and you use supplements, I’d highly recommend checking out Reflex Nutrition, where they’re giving you up to 40% on all their range if you use the code PTRNT at checkout. I’ve been using Reflex for nearly a decade, with their Micro Whey being one of my favourite whey proteins. It’s grass fed, hormone free, and digests so well compared to most on the market. Check out their full supplement range, including all your transformation basics and plant based alternatives, on https://reflexnutrition.com/ and use PTRNT at checkout for up to 40% off.
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