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  "id": 5011142,
  "title": "Nimisha Sajayan gained 14 kg for a role: Why her weight loss journey was tougher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nimisha-sajayan-gained-14-kg-for-a-role-why-her-weight-loss-journey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/actor-nimisha-sajayan-14-kg-weight-loss-journey-tough-expert-10857170/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Nimisha Sajayan recently shared her weight gain journey for a new film role, gaining around 14 kgs, from 58 kgs to 72 kgs. However, the subsequent weight loss process proved to be significantly more challenging. During the initial 10 days, she endured sleep deprivation, mood swings, exhaustion, and frustration, even reaching a point where she contemplated giving up. Her trainer, Ali Shifas, played a crucial role in supporting her through this difficult period, providing encouragement and motivation to keep going. Sajayan expressed her gratitude, emphasizing the importance of patience, trust in the process, and having a reliable support system. She highlighted that while losing weight involves more than just shedding pounds, it is also about maintaining muscle mass, metabolic health, and overall nutrition. Weight loss professionals advise focusing on fat loss while preserving lean muscle, consuming adequate protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, healthy fats, and staying hydrated. Sufficient sleep and proper recovery are also essential components of a successful transformation. It is crucial to remember that celebrity transformations are often planned with a specific professional deadline in mind and should not be emulated as a quick-fix solution by the general public.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Nimisha Sajayan gained 14 kg for a role: Why her weight loss journey was tougher",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nimisha-sajayan-gained-14-kg-for-a-role-why-her-weight-loss-journey-5012619",
        "published": "2026-09-02T04:00:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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