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From cutting down on ‘white sugar’ to dinner before seven: Khiladi Jodi fame Myna Nandhini and Yogeshwaran reveal secrets behind 20 kg weight loss

Arvind A
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 5, 2026, 11:38 IST
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From cutting down on ‘white sugar’ to dinner before seven: Khiladi Jodi fame Myna Nandhini and Yogeshwaran reveal secrets behind 20 kg weight loss

The actress and Bigg Boss Tamil fame Myna Nandhini, along with her husband Yogeshwaran, also known as Yogi, have been inspiring many after losing a significant amount of weight through a disciplined lifestyle. The couple has revealed the secret behind losing 13 to 20 kg of weight in just 45 days. Myna Nandhini has lost 13 kg weight in 45 days, reducing her weight from 75 kg to 62 kg, whereas her husband has lost 20 kg weight, bringing down his weight from 90 kg to 70 kg in the same time frame. Interestingly, the couple has achieved weight loss through simple lifestyle habits, not through expensive fitness regimes or hardcore workouts. The couple is currently entertaining the audience with their energetic performance in the reality show Khiladi Jodi.
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Early morning routine




The couple has revealed that the secret behind losing weight is through a disciplined early morning routine. The couple started their fitness journey by starting the day with some physical activity, stretching, and walking out in the open, which helped them develop the required stamina to stay disciplined throughout the day. The couple also revealed that by adopting a disciplined early morning routine, it became easier for them to get enough sleep and adhere to a fixed routine every day.
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Smart workout split




Nandhini’s fitness regimen included a proper schedule of workouts, and the routine was divided into two days of only cardiovascular workouts and three days of only strength training, along with two days of relaxation. This was a well-balanced regimen, and the body got ample time to recover and rejuvenate. The combination of cardiovascular and strength training workouts was responsible for their fitness and well-toned bodies.
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Clean and simple meals




The couple’s meals have been an important part of their fitness regimen, and their lunches have been simple yet healthy. The meals have been mostly composed of lentils, vegetables, and healthy amounts of fats. The couple has avoided processed foods and concentrated on simple yet healthy meals, and this has been responsible for their fitness and weight loss.
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High-protein, fibre-rich meals




The couple’s breakfast has been an important part of their healthy lifestyle, and the actress has switched to high-protein and high-fibre breakfast meals, avoiding anything containing high amounts of sugar and maida. This has been responsible for their high energy levels, and they have been able to avoid cravings for food during the day.
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Saying no to maida and sugar




One of the biggest changes in their lifestyle has been their complete avoidance of maida and sugar, and they have replaced these two ingredients in their meals with healthy and nutritious foods. This has not only been responsible for their weight loss, but they have also been able to have high energy levels during the day.
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Discipline over trends




In the couple’s case, the true secret to their success was not their compliance with popular dieting trends but their discipline. Nandhini, talking about their experience, said, “Starting a diet may be easy, but maintaining it on a regular basis is the real challenge. The secret to their success, according to Nandhini, was their ability to stick to their routine on a daily basis.”
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Beyond physical health




Nandhini, in reflecting on the journey, said, "I have realized that weight loss is not just about how you look. It’s about how you feel, how you have more confidence, and a positive attitude in life. The weight loss journey has not only changed their lives, but it has also changed their motivation to live a healthy lifestyle."
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