Mind and Body Personal Training

Mind and Body Personal Training I coach out-of-shape professional women lose weight, reduce inflammation & skyrocket their confidence https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

I coach busy professional women lose weight, reverse lifestyle diseases, fit into their favourite dress and skyrocket their confidence, without going on a diet!

“…Not some Mumbo Jumbo…” 🤣
09/02/2026

“…Not some Mumbo Jumbo…” 🤣

Today I am being vulnerable... sharing a pic I hate.. but if I can inspire you to lose weight, get fit & regain your los...
08/02/2026

Today I am being vulnerable... sharing a pic I hate.. but if I can inspire you to lose weight, get fit & regain your lost self esteem, then it's worth it.

Let’s start at the beginning…
For my wedding 20 yrs ago, I picked a beautiful orange gown because even though I was having a Western wedding and marrying an "Aussie" in Australia, in the Hindu custom, brides wear brightly coloured outfits, whilst white is worn at funerals!

As wedding gowns go, this one was also fitted to precision with absolutely no error (or room for growth!). Pictured in comments.

Fast forward a few years... didn't lose the excess weight from my first son, Oliver, and packed on even MORE weight when I was pregnant with Elvis.
Anyone relate? 🤪

"I don't want to be pregnant a 3rd time... so I'm just going to gorge on chocolates, cakes, sweets, fried, snacks and basically anything I feel like eating". That was my ignorant mindset during my 2nd pregnancy.

And I basically went from 50kgs to 75kgs 😞

(This pic in the brown top is AFTER delivery!)

I don't have many pics of that time because I felt so fat, so massive and a far cry from where I was on my wedding day just 3 years prior...

I couldn't bear it any longer. With a single minded obsession, I worked hard on my exercise & nutrition and lost 23kgs! I felt so confident within after all that weight loss, I thought “Wow, imagine if I can help other women feel this way”… so I changed careers from an architect to a weight loss expert. And got 17 different qualifications in health, fitness, nutrition and yoga to help you.

Remember, my wedding dress was stitched to "precision".
Proud to say it fits me perfectly! I have never felt more fitter, toned, leaner or sexier in my life at 47!
More pics in comments 😊

And I teach EVERYTHING I know, to my clients in TRANSFORM. Because their success is my success.

✅ Contact me for more information about how you can fit back into your wedding dress (or sari-blouse), regain your confidence and be fitter than you've ever been. Do this for yourself... because you are worth it >> https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

Please share this post with every woman who might be inspired by my story ❤️

🙌 Happy Birthday to my Transformette (& niece) Upasana who lost 12kgs with me and then trained with me during her pregna...
07/02/2026

🙌 Happy Birthday to my Transformette (& niece) Upasana who lost 12kgs with me and then trained with me during her pregnancy ❤️

“I started Arpita's Online program because I was tired of blaming the dryer for shrinking my clothes 😂 and tired of walking into my closet every morning and start my day in a bad mood; as I could not fit into my clothes.

I refused to buy new clothes as I didn’t enjoy shopping for big sizes anymore. 😞

One of my comfy dresses fit me fine in summer 2015 and a year later; come summer 2016, I couldn't fit into it and it got me worried. I started working out and made an effort to eat better (making healthy choices) but wasn’t getting anywhere. Would lose a kilo and put it back on.

Fast forward a few years & happened to see Arpita's posts and thought of giving her online programme a try!

And oh, I am so glad I did. The best part of the program is that it was customized for my workout preference, my strength level and my food choices. So there were more chances of making it a lifestyle change going forward.

*** I lost 12kgs and achieved a weight goal I didn’t think was possible (less than 50kgs) & I am so energetic and happier than before!! It was the DAILY accountability and constant motivation from Arpita helped my achieve my goals... I continued on "Transform" long after I achieved my goals ***

PS: I still walk into my closet and complain that nothing fits me!! My clothes are too loose on me 😝 “ - Upasana Bhatt, 31, Pharmacist, USA, 2020
If you want to enjoy your old wardrobe once again, tap >> https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

*Long Post Alert - Why today’s date is so important*Lose 5kgs in 5 days. A well meaning family member told me about a 5 ...
07/02/2026

*Long Post Alert - Why today’s date is so important*

Lose 5kgs in 5 days. A well meaning family member told me about a 5 day “diet” in Feb 2003.
Day 1 - Eat only raw veggies 🍅
Day 2 - Eat only raw & boiled veggies (No salt/oil) 🥦
Day 3 - Eat 8 bananas 🍌

And this is where our story begins...
I was an architect in Dubai back in 2003. Gary was my boss’s boss. Heading several large projects & teams. I was the junior-most as it was my 1st job after completing my Uni degree.

Gary had resigned and was returning back home to Australia. I’d worked with him for 10 months by then on a project but we’d never even gone out for coffee casually.

I thought “He seems like such an amazing guy, I’d love to get to know him a little bit more before he leaves Dubai”. So I invited him to go to “Global Village” fun & fair / exhibition / theme park of various countries pavilions with food, entertainment, rides etc. that had been set up for the “Dubai Shopping Festival”.

This was also Day 3 of the above mentioned 5 day diet I had embarked on. 😎🤪😅

Why was I on a diet? (I was only 50kgs!). Because I was made to feel unworthy in past relationships. I was told I had “cow muscles”.. not calf muscles. That I had thunder thighs. That I’d put on weight (to touch 50kgs). That I shouldn’t wear spaghetti strap tops or swimsuits without sarongs that covered my “fat bum”.

So I thought a quick diet that would help me get rid of 5kgs FAST would be the answer.

Sure enough at dinner time, ever the gentleman, Gary enquires “What would you like to have?”.
“2 bananas” I say.
“Really?” Gary asks completely puzzled.
I said I was on a 5 day diet, and Day 3 protocol was to eat 8 bananas and I had already consumed 6 before he picked me up.
So he found a smoothie stall and bought me 2 bananas.

“Cheapest ever 1st date”... he jokes about it now 🤣

So, back to the diet...
Day 4 - Eat fruit & veggies (raw or boiled, can make soup but no oil/salt).
(By this stage I’m getting really cranky, even though I’ve lost 3kgs. I have an intense craving for salt but manage to survive despite Gary’s insistence that I was perfect and didn’t need to go on diets or lose weight).

I knew then I’d found my soulmate 😍

Day 5 - I can’t remember. Because I told Gary I wanted to go to my fav cake shop to eat a gigantic slice of “Triple Dare Chocolate Cake” 😂
For breakfast!!!

That was the end of the diet.
Next day, I’d gained back 4kgs 🤭😳

This was not my first diet though...
Over the years, I had dabbled in various diets that were new or miraculous or touted by celebrities.

Each time I finished the “diet” feeling worse... as I just couldn’t seem to abstain myself from all the things I loved for weeks on end.
I failed at every diet I ever tried.
“Am I a failure.. I can’t even stick with a diet for 2 weeks?” I wondered..

Infact in one of the diets I constantly kept thinking about food because I’d to count and log in every calorie I had consumed, and I was hungry ALL the time even if I’d just finished a meal. I wondered if it was all in my mind or if my body was feeling hungry and tired and what the hell was happening!!
That’s when the penny dropped - I knew diets weren’t for me.

I was done with diets!

And then I invested time, energy and money to became a nutritionist. To educate myself. To learn. To help others.
Most importantly, I developed a unique nutritional philosophy ( My proprietary “3 Food Rules”) which took into account my various miserable experiences (of giving up foods I loved, followed by a binge like the “Tripe Dare Chocolate Cake”).

I ensured that I would NEVER EVER eliminate food groups from my life (such as “no dairy, no gluten, no sugar, no alcohol, no no no...”) nor give out generic meal plans to my clients like the ones I’d tried over the years.

Life is full of celebrations, festivals and events. It is simply not sustainable for most of us to go thru’ life by cutting out various food group or to stop enjoying foods we’ve grown up loving. And why should we? Life is meant to be enjoyed too...

As I grew older, I also understood that no one should be allowed to make you feel unworthy... to the point that you feel you need to lose weight to make someone else happy!

Gary has always been the wind beneath my wings. He insisted that I was perfect the way I was and beautiful.

We had a wonderful 1st date (& a very memorable dinner 🤣🤣) and within a few hours I knew I’d met my soul mate.
Today marks our 1st date anniversary - 23 years!!! ❤️
And the end of diets.

The next round for my “Transform” programme begins soon..
And I teach the philosophies of self love and “no diets” to my clients.

If you think someone may benefit from getting off the diet saga, please share >> https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

Pic - Back in Dubai where we met, a few months ago

🥰 Happy Birthday Vijaya who trained with me upto her delivery date! (& continues to including today)“I met Arpita when w...
06/02/2026

🥰 Happy Birthday Vijaya who trained with me upto her delivery date! (& continues to including today)

“I met Arpita when we were in Bali for our Yoga teacher training in 2015. We were all assigned a guardian angel while we there and Arpita was mine!

Almost 6 years later when I contacted her in Feb 2022, she asked me what my goals were and I told her that “I have been trying for a long time.. I want to get pregnant. I want to balance my hormones. I want to feel confident and happy”.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the extraordinary guidance and support provided by Arpita, an exceptional personal trainer and nutritionist.

It has truly been a transformational journey for me. Throughout this past year, I felt like Arpita was there with me every single day. I feel mentally and physically stronger. When I got pregnant 9 months ago, I felt confident about about having a healthy, strong and fit pregnancy because Arpita made my health and wellness journey an incredible experience.

With Arpita's expertise, I successfully navigated my pregnancy, staying fit while gaining a healthy 11kgs.

She thoughtfully tailored my workouts to accommodate how I was feeling, which was a huge relief during the more challenging days of my early morning sickness and nausea which lasted for most of my pregnancy!

Before joining “Transform”, I found it difficult to maintain consistency in my fitness routine and eating habits. Arpita's personalized approach revolutionized my lifestyle, fostering healthy habits and motivation that have been instrumental in my journey.

Her remarkable organization, attention to detail, and motivation are evident in her work.

She crafts customized workout plans that are both challenging and achievable, while her famous “3 food rules” have significantly improved my energy levels and overall wellbeing.

❤️ Her passion for fitness and nutrition is contagious, and her unwavering positivity kept me on track during tough times.

✅ I wholeheartedly recommend Arpita's services to anyone looking to enhance their health and wellness journey, particularly during pregnancy or postpartum. Her knowledge, passion, and genuine care for her clients make her an invaluable coach.

There have been major changes in my life this year with relocating from India to the US, getting COVID as soon as we got here, the hassles that go with an international move and the constant nausea/sickness in my pregnancy. Through all this my one constant (besides my family) has surely been Arpita Boyd and “Transform”.

Her exceptional ability to keep me motivated and accountable, even during pregnancy, played a crucial role in me feeling fit and confident.

Her dedication and support allowed me to stay on track and achieve my goals sustainably.

Since joining Arpita's program, I've experienced significant improvements in my overall health and wellness, enjoying increased energy, strength, confidence, much better sleep 😴 and lifelong healthy habits.

>> For anyone struggling with their health journey, I highly recommend Arpita Boyd's program.

She is a phenomenal trainer and nutritionist who will work closely with you to design a personalized plan suited to your needs and goals, even during pregnancy & postpartum.

👏🏻 The results you'll witness will be truly life-changing.

Thank you, Arpita! I can’t wait to be back on Transform and PT soon”

- Dr. Vijaya Velagapudi, 40, Doctor, U.S.A.
10 weeks post delivery, Vijaya started coaching with me again and she’s the fitted, lightest and most confident version now >> https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

This new client made my day ❤️🙏
06/02/2026

This new client made my day ❤️🙏

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This is how you know you’ve a genuine “following” - when your clients themselves organise your branded merchandise ❤️❤️❤...
05/02/2026

This is how you know you’ve a genuine “following” - when your clients themselves organise your branded merchandise ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Doctors give drugs.. I teach deep health ♥️
05/02/2026

Doctors give drugs.. I teach deep health ♥️

Rishi & Shannon invited me to write health articles for their Dukesbridge schools in Mauritius. That’s how Zarah came ac...
04/02/2026

Rishi & Shannon invited me to write health articles for their Dukesbridge schools in Mauritius. That’s how Zarah came across me and we are thrilled to welcome her on Team Transform

🥰 Happy Birthday Sarika who lost 15kg on Transform with me 🤩“I have been on forced menopause since a surgery a few years...
03/02/2026

🥰 Happy Birthday Sarika who lost 15kg on Transform with me 🤩

“I have been on forced menopause since a surgery a few years ago and suffering from hormonal imbalances.
I had severe sweating, became pre-diabetic, developed high cholesterol, acid reflux, bloating, back pain, knee pain, swollen ankles, daily migraines, body parts aching, both high and low BP (yes, it’s possible!)😮‍💨.

Along the way I was also diagnosed with acute stress and depression.
I lost my self-confidence, my self-esteem and became dependent on others to decide for me.

I disliked this new me and I tried to find solace in foods like chocolates, cream-filled pastries, nuggets, chips, soft drinks and more junk foods.

I was on different pills for each health issue that I had managed to accumulate. Eventually I gradually started gaining weight till I became a high-risk obese woman😱.

I wore larger dresses than I needed to, to breathe easier… avoided showing my arms or wearing heels anymore.

I tried different ways to lose the excess weight like the 7-day cabbage soup diet, intermittent fasting, did some cryotherapy sessions, consulted a dietitian in Mauritius (that did not work as I only had one appointment/ week and had to write down my queries and wait for a week to ask), tried exercising, but my body pains and moodiness overpowered my will to become healthy again….

Sleep became elusive and everyday I woke up already tired and lethargic.

Last year, I came across this Mind and Body Personal Training FB page through my dear friend Neeta Dauharry, I was fascinated by her (Reversal of inflammation & joint pains; and her amazing weight loss) transformation and called her to know more about her experience.

She was all praises for the marvelous “Coach Arpita” and encouraged me to immediately grab an appointment >> https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

After my call with Arpita, I was totally convinced that ‘Transform’ was/is the right path for me and decided to register right away for the programme.

💯 One of my best decisions since a long time.

Arpita is a professional coach whose approach is really unique. ☺️
Her attention to one’s health issues and approach to design customized exercises ensure that you get personalized attention from her.

The daily accountability is what I love most about ‘Transform’❤️.

My Acid reflux & bloating are under control now.
My min 7hrs sleep is non-negotiable
Now I need a belt with my clothes... And I breathe so much easier now.

I take the stairs whenever and wherever possible.

😮 My knees, ankles and back pain are just memories, really!

No more daily migraines.
Cholesterol has improved and triglycerides are in normal range now.

❤️ I love and respect myself so much now.
Now I am always ready to be in front of the scene (in meetings/workshops). My weight & low self-esteem had been major drawbacks previously.

I want to be an example to my daughter. I have been taking care of others and putting them before myself. I want her to know that taking care of herself should be her first priority (which I should have done for myself).

I can see that as I gain my health, happiness & confidence, my daughter is inspired to do likewise.

I highly recommend anyone, struggling to shed excess weight, to join “Transform”. Arpita has helped me maintain my focus and determination. The investment is worth your physical and mental health.

Thank you, Arpita.
Nothing would have been possible without you pushing me to surpass myself.

I was often tense when you sent me a new exercise routine, but now my new me loves the challenge.

You are making me believe in myself, Arpita.
You are so supporting.
As I am always saying, you are making me rediscover my old self.
I love that I met you and will be continuing on this journey with you and the supportive ladies on Team Transform”

- Sarika Hemlata Bhurdool, 47, Higher Executive Officer, Mauritius, 2024
If you’ve tried everything else and still stuck, I can help >> https://bit.ly/MindandBodyPT

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Online Weight Loss Expert for busy professionals wanting to lose 5-25kgs. Highly qualified & experienced Nutritionist & Personal Trainer. Acknowledged as one of Australia’s Top Trainers, assisted elite athletes at the Australian Open Tennis Grandslam and helped thousands of clients worldwide achieve SPECTACULAR transformations. Contact me today. www.mindandbodypt.com