Q&A: Zaytoon Esack – 4th Women’s Weight loss

We sat down with Zaytoon Esack who placed fourth in the ladies Weight loss category of our Summer 2022 Sleekgeek 8-Week Challenge. We wanted to find out the secret to her success and she was happy to share it with us.

Please give us a short history of your journey to health and fitness before the challenge.

In 2013 when I was at my heaviest, I decided that it’s time to make a change in my life due to various chronic diseases in my family. I then started this health journey, but I was not always consistent. I would lose the weight then I’ll pick up weight again, as I did not always have the support from my family. When I 1st joined Sleekgeek I lost a lot of weight in the very 1st challenge but picked up most of the weight. My 2nd challenge I managed to keep the weight off.

What prompted you to join the Sleekgeek Transformation Challenge?

I joined the Summer Challenge because I wanted to reach the goal, I had set for myself.

Give us a quick overview of the nutrition and eating plan that you followed during the challenge.

For the Summer Challenge I did not follow a specific eating plan as I think that was my downfall in the past. I would follow a strict eating plan and after the challenge I would go back to my normal eating. With this challenge I ate what I wanted but in moderation. I was conscious of what I was eating.

Give us a quick overview of the training and exercise plan that you followed during the challenge.

I trained 5 days a week for 45 mins.

If you could give 3 pieces of advice to future challengers, what would they be?

1. Firstly, have the right mindset.
2. Don’t starve yourself, eating healthy does not mean you have to eat steamed food everyday.
3. Only you can make your food interesting.
4. Try to eat as close to what you normally do but be aware of the calories.

Why should people enter the challenge?

If you are serious about wanting to lose weight, then Sleekgeek is the correct forum. You get the support with daily and weekly reminders. The Sleekgeek family gives you all the support you need. On an off day the Sleekgeek family will support you.