One Healthy Habit At a Time: How Arhaan Berry Lost 20kg

When Arhaan Berry, a team member at Grab, first walked past the freshpod kiosk, he wasn’t looking for a wellness revolution — he just wanted a lunch.

Fast forward a few months: Arhaan has lost 20kg and gained a whole

new lifestyle, powered by smart choices, consistent movement, and a little help from

the healthy freshpod bowls he now swears by.

The Turning Point

Like many of us, Arhaan’s wake-up call came from a mix of practicality and honest self-reflection.

“I had a summer wedding coming up and wanted to look good,” he laughs,

“but it was more than that — I was tired of seeing my reflection and wondering how I'd let myself go.”

As a former rugby player and army guy, Arhaan had the fitness pedigree. What he really needed was a fresh start — and the right push. That push came in the form of a personal trainer, claimable training sessions, and a mindset shift: focus on consistency, not perfection.

“I didn’t have a weight goal. I just focused on getting to the gym every day,” he says. “The small weekly goals kept me going. If I missed one, it pushed me harder the next week.”

Small Steps, Big Wins

Cutting out alcohol was tough for a self-described social guy, but the clear-headed weekends made it totally worth it. Giving up sugar? That was even harder.

“I used to put two spoonfuls in my coffee,” he admits. “Now I’ve swapped to Coke Zero when I need something sweet.”

Over time, Arhaan built a set of non-negotiables that keep him on track:

• 10,000 steps every day

• 4 litres of water (yes, every day!)

• Daily workouts — same time, same crew

• No alcohol (better focus!)

• Minimal sugar intake (zero sugar please...)

• And most importantly: quality sleep

“It’s not just about sleeping because you’re tired. It’s about recovery.”

Enter freshpod

Arhaan stumbled onto freshpod purely by chance. 

“I was picking lunch up at the vending machine next door and saw this huge kiosk. Tried it the next day and never looked back.”

Now, he’s a freshpod regular — and we mean daily.

“I order almost the same thing every day. Green beans, carrots, cucumber, pasta base, any of the chicken options, and dill & caper or avo-wasabi dressing. I know the macros by heart now.”

Fueling More Than Just Fitness

The benefits of Arhaan’s transformation go way beyond the gym.

“I have more energy at work, I’m more productive, and my brain fog is gone,” he says.

“I feel like I can actually think clearly. And that makes me better at my job.”

But the biggest change? His mindset.

“I’ve become more positive. Maybe it’s the energy levels or the self-esteem boost, but I’m just more… me. A better version.”

If You’re Just Starting Out…

Thinking about making a change? Arhaan gets it — and here’s what he wants you to know:

“This journey is terrifying, and that’s okay. You’re allowed to go slow. The fact that you’re starting is already amazing. Set small goals. Celebrate the wins. And find your own way to enjoy the process.”

Whether it’s switching up the chicken marinade every night or grabbing a freshpod bowl every day, Arhaan believes wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. The key? Find what works for you and enjoy the process.

“You’ve just got to find what’s right for you.”

What’s Next?

Looking ahead, Arhaan’s just keeping things open.

“I’m taking it day by day. Learning, growing, and showing up for myself. When I figure out my next goal, you’ll hear about it — from the freshpod line, of course.”

Inspired by Arhaan’s story? Swing by the freshpod kiosk (find us here) and take your first step. Like Arhaan says — it’s not about the finish line, it’s about enjoying the journey.