Pooja Sahasrabudhe commands a sizeable fan following on Instagram. The Steadfast Athlete became a lifestyle influencer by accident. She was in Goa when the lockdown happened and started documenting and sharing her experiences of visiting waterfalls. Her Instagram followers increased, she gained a few thousand followers within a few weeks.
So far, Pooja has been to 20 countries. In 2022, she visited Thailand, Dubai, South Africa, and Maldives. She tries to travel as much as possible as her job allows. Pooja works for a manufacturing business, which lets her travel when required. She travels for work too and is grateful her work gives her the freedom to explore and take leave. There is no fixed leave policy.
Fitness is a part of Pooja’s life. The 31-year-old has struggled with weight fluctuations. She followed the low-carbohydrate keto diet to lose weight but gained weight once she resumed carbohydrates. It took her a while to realise the best way to maintain a good weight and diet is to incorporate a balanced diet that includes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Pooja says most vegetarian Indians are unable to meet their daily protein needs. She is one of them, which is where Steadfast Nutrition’s role in her life comes in.
Pooja struggled with cramps while working out because she wasn’t hydrated and taking adequate protein. She discovered Steadfast Nutrition’s hydration drink SteadLytes and the amino acids Active BCCA, which helped her replenish the electrolyte loss while working out. The supplements prevent muscles fatigue and , cramps and reduce dehydration after a workout. Once she started taking the supplements, Pooja began to see a difference in the quality and endurance of her exercise.
Pooja starts her day as early as possible to finish her workout. She exercises in the morning, which enables her to remain active and focused at work. At times she works while travelling.
Pooja says her job fuels her passion-traveling. She tries to balance the two.
Pooja’s mother, an athlete, is her biggest inspiration.
Her mother recommended Steadfast and she started using their supplements. She liked them so much that she used to buy the products every month. Her mother introduced her to Steadfast Nutrition founder Aman Puri. She became a Steadfast influencer.
Besides Active BCAA and Steadlytes, Pooja takes the collagen peptide Collastead, Fish Oil, Multivitamin and Vitamin D3. She is full of praise for the scoopless sachets, which are easy to carry on the go and ensure precise dosage.
“There are obviously other companies that make fish oil, multivitamins and vitamin D3. But I think that there is no company that makes such good hydrolysed marine collagen and in such convenient sachets- it’s a big thing for anyone who travels. You don’t want to carry a bulky box of protein and repackage it into smaller bags because that exposes the powder to oxygen, decreasing its efficacy. If you want something that is completely sealed and easy to travel with, it’s Steadfast Nutrition’s sachets. I think Steadfast has the best packaging because everything is already measured. It's in one tiny sachet, and you decide how many days you're going for, how many sachets and pack accordingly. The packaging is very convenient. And I love that the dosage is measured. I love that you can flip it around and know exactly how much protein and carbohydrates you're consuming. I make sure I travel with all my Steadfast products,” says Pooja.
