Meet BITSians in Sports: BITS2Fitness Twelfth Interview: Payal Panigrahy (BITS-Pilani’15)

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Out 12th Interviewee for the “Meet BITSians in Sports” series is Payal Panigrahy (2010B5A8619P).

Payal was among the top three performers during the Burn A Million Calories(BAMC) event. While being a fitness enthusiast, she emphasizes the importance of having fun while doing so. She is a trained dancer and has an Orange belt in Karate, while she enjoys swimming, lawn tennis, and running marathons. In an exhaustive interview with Payal, she shares with us her story and what drives her to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Name: Payal Panigrahy

BITS ID: 2010B5A8619P

What motivated you to pursue fitness in the first place? 

I was never a fit kid in my school days and even in BITS. Being a foodie added to the problem. It was when I joined dance classes in Bangalore that I realized that fitness doesn’t have to be boring. I can do things I like or things I want to do while improving fitness.

What are the sports/activities you are involved in and how did you get into playing these sports?

I am not exactly a sportsperson. I am taking coaching classes for swimming and karate, a choice mostly based on interest. I participate in various marathons/duathlons and obstacle races that happen in the city as well.

How often do you engage in each of them? Any routine you follow?

Since I am taking classes, there is a fixed routine. I have karate classes thrice a week while swimming happens on both the weekends.

You have earned an orange belt in Karate. Any specific reason you chose Karate? What do you like about it?

I have always loved the idea of practicing some form of martial art but haven’t had the chance to do so in college or earlier. In Bangalore, especially in the kind of sedentary lifestyle our job encompasses, it becomes very important to pick a few activities to keep you up and running. So I picked up karate and I really enjoy the classes. Also, the importance of self-defense cannot be more relevant as it is today and hence, is a really nice skill to have.

You are a marathon runner as well. What are the usual distances and how often do you do them?

I participate mostly in 10k runs and duathlons(~22k) or obstacle races(~5-7k). I did a half marathon once. These happen very frequently in Bangalore and I try to get into as many as I can.

Were you actively involved in any sports activity in BITS? Any particular memory from BITS that motivated you to stay fit?

Honestly, no. BITS witnesses numerous workout resolutions being broken over the years. And my friends used to believe I was really really unfit, which was true to a great extent. It was when I started participating in these activities here in Bangalore, there was a significant improvement in my fitness and health.

How do you manage to spare time for these activities while working full time? 

My work hours are pretty flexible and the idea here is to spend 1 hour a day on an activity. I believe that is something each one of us can absolutely do. 1 hour on weekdays and maybe a little more on weekends. That is enough.

Do you take special care of your diet in everyday life?

I am a foodie. And taking care of my diet is one area I have not been able to do any good. There are certain things that I have started, little things like minimizing the usage of oil, switching to coconut oil, banning sugar from the kitchen to name a few. I would like to reduce intake of junk food in the future, I guess 😀

How was your experience participating in the Burn A Million Calories Event conducted by BITS2Fitness?

It was really fun. Self motivation is really the key to sustain fitness but such challenges once in a while push you to do better. I joined a 45 day cross fit program which really helped increase strength and log those calories on the counter. Lots of people were motivated by their peers to do better and push harder and quite a few will have actually sustained their momentum. It was a great effort by the organizers and I would love to see happen every year.

Finally, what would be your advice to the BITSian community to stay fit and healthy?

At the risk of sounding cliche, I would say it is really the beginning which is difficult. We make resolutions and set unrealistic goals leading to lack of motivation and then dropping the idea altogether. It is important to keep your fitness regime fun. Do what you find interesting and challenging. It can be karate or yoga or swimming or dance. Choose the activity carefully and enjoy the process. Once you see positive results, that will keep you going. Also, you will love the compliments 😉

 

Interviewed bySuchita Pati (2011A3PS269H)

Payal

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