Renu Bakshi, The Man Who Rose From The Ashes!
His story was fairly typical, but he didn’t manifest a typical ending. It was akin to that of the phoenix bird, a mythological bird that rose again from its own ashes. At an age when grown-ups turn into given-ups, he started on a journey that would inspire many and leave behind the story of a man who just wouldn’t give up on himself, even when the odds were stacked up against him.
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The Start: Same Old-Same Old
Stressful job, family responsibilities, settling the kids, lack of time for own, getting unfit, health deterioration, retirement, depression, high blood pressure. Get the picture? That was the situation Renu Bakshi found him in at 62 years of age.
The Doctor Will See You Now!
With the test reports in his hands, the Doctor was grim. “I sat with him for almost two hours and he lectured me on how lifestyle can affect one’s life,” recalls Renu Bakshi
“I made a decision to change my life-style at that very moment. Not a vague, wishy-washy notion that I should get in shape, but a firm determination to eat better and start exercising to enhance my wellness and get fit.”
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And The Grind Begins:
Renu began with getting up at 5 am and going out for an early morning walk and exercise in the park around his neighborhood. Initially, he was doing it for one hour. The results were slow to come by but he kept his nose to the grindstone. “Gradually, my energy level was recovering.”
Raising The Bar:
Researching and experimenting Renu next decides to join the gym. “Next day, I was in the gym at sharp 5 am – and my journey started with a bang, leading to a gradual building up of muscle mass and fitness.”
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Fast Forward Two Years:
Having gained a respectable amount of muscle mass, Renu was at the pinnacle of fitness of his life. Awed and revered alike by the trainers and other members at the gym seeing his dedication at this age, he became a source of inspiration for the youth at the gym.
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Looking back at his journey Renu is both happy and amazed “At 68, I am completely fit. Quite an extreme contrast from that day in the Doctor’s chamber. I’m not advocating that everyone should test himself or herself so severely. But my point is that change starts with a decision followed by baby steps along a new, consistent trajectory that, over time, can lead to dramatic results. If I could experience such a vast transformation in my own life, I know with certainty that everybody has within himself/herself the power to enact his own well-balanced transformation.”
Giving It Back Where It Belongs:
Meanwhile, his extensive research about workouts and nutrition continued. Putting his knowledge and experience to the service of others Renu started writing his own blog “Just Fitness Hub“ to share no non-sense, actionable tips and guides – covering everything necessary to lead a healthy, active, and fit life in old age.
He complimented it with launching his Youtube channel Fitness Buffhq to cater to the same zeal and vision.
“I’m here to say that it doesn’t have to be that way. I don’t care how busy you are. I don’t care how old you are, how many kids you have, or how little time you think you have. The power rests within yourself to enact any change in your life you desire. And I can say this because I have seen it happen in myself and countless others.”
looking A whole lot resolute , Mr. Renu adds…
“Let’s join together to shift the world’s perspective on long-term health and wellness. No matter how old, overweight, or weak and out of shape you are, you have the power to transform yourself into a healthy and fit person. Positive change is always within your grasp, and today still remains the first day of the rest of your life. Make it count!”
Not stopping there, at the age of 67, he passed two certifications from ISSA, USA, both with flying colors – “Personal Fitness Trainer” & “Nutrition Health Coach”! Now if that isn’t something we don’t know what is.
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At 68 years of age, Mr. Renu Bakshi is in a physical condition most of us could only dream of. But what’s commendable is that he didn’t stop there. He went out in the world and selflessly shared his vision and dedication towards his passion, as best as he could. So, the next time you are tempted to throw in the towel, to give up, think of this man who didn’t and wouldn’t let others either.
Our Team FITrebel thanks Mr. Renu Bakshi for taking out time to share his experiences and thoughts. We wish you the best for your future endeavors and are much awed to have you amongst us. You are an inspiration, Sir!
Renu Bakshi can be contacted at Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and Google Plus. He’s located at Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
