Transformation Thursday: Meal Plans, Tricky Data and Taking The Heat

Transformation Thursday: Meal Plans, Tricky Data and Taking The Heat

Akash Vaghela Akash Vaghela · May 8th, 2025

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    I’ve been getting lots of emails and DMs on last week’s podcast.

    It felt totally out of my comfort zone sharing a raw and real account of the last 8 years building RNT.

    Running a business in parallel to pushing my body to the limits has felt like the ultimate self development journey. 

    If you missed, I’d love for you to check it out here:


    Btw, this week’s podcast is running a bit behind due to scheduling, out tomorrow latest!

    In the meantime, let’s dive into this week’s Transformation Thursday newsletter …

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    3 Ways To Feel, Look & Perform Better 


    1. Meal Plans vs. Food Flexibility 

    Set meal plans get a bad rap, but they’re one of the most powerful tools for weight loss. 

    Because structure reduces decision fatigue, eliminates guesswork, and accelerates momentum.

    But here’s the key: a meal plan isn’t forever. Think of it like riding a bike with training wheels. 

    It teaches you the fundamentals: how to eat, what to prep, and when to fuel, so you can eventually navigate any situation with confidence.

    Flexibility isn’t about eating whatever you want; it’s about knowing why you’re choosing what you eat, and being empowered to make the right call in any environment.

    That’s the real secret to long-term success.

    2. Don’t Let Data Distract You From Doing the Work

    High achievers love tracking, but obsessing over numbers won’t save you from inconsistent action.

    You don’t need more wearables or a better spreadsheet. You need to consistently eat the right foods, in the right amounts.

    Before you dive into sleep scores and glucose monitors, get the basics right:

    • Weigh your food
    • Follow your plan
    • Hit your macros
    • Stay consistent

    Master the fundamentals. Then let the data enhance your strategy, not distract from it.

    3. How to Handle Unwanted Comments

    When you start levelling up, expect some resistance from colleagues, friends, even family.

    “Still on that diet?”
    “Just one won’t hurt.”
    “You don’t need to lose more.”

    Whether it’s insecurity, discomfort, or genuine confusion, people project. It’s not your job to explain your goals to everyone.

    Remember: the more your results speak for you, the less you’ll need to explain.

    Stay composed. Keep your boundaries. Let your results do the talking.

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    3 Wins To Inspire You…

    My team and I are always sharing screenshots in an internal channel called #wins. Here’s a few to inspire you this week…

    1. Success At Second Ever HYROX

    This RNT member came 6th out of everyone aged 49-55! Goes to show what consistent training can do.
    2. Spartan in TWO HOURS

    This RNTer took their training to the next level, beating her previous marathon time by 40 minutes!
    3. Back Into The Old Jeans


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    Want To Dive Deeper?


    This week on Instagram I shared the power of using Psyllium Husk to squash hunger.

    It’s one of my favourite “hacks” when dieting.

    I’ve got 10 in total, check them out here:


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    Thanks for reading.

    Akash

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    Akash VaghelaAkash Vaghela

    Akash Vaghela has spent 10+ years transforming bodies and lives around the world, and in May 2017, founded RNT Fitness to serve this purpose. His vision is to see a world transformed, where ambitious high performers experience the power of the physical as the vehicle to unlock their real potential. He’s the author of the Amazon best-selling book Transform Your Body Transform Your Life, which explains his unique and proven five-phase methodology, is host of the RNT Fitness Radio podcast, has been featured in the likes of Men’s Health and BBC, whilst regularly speaking across the world on all things transformation.

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