Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu recently shared a personal update about his fitness journey, revealing that some of the clothes he wore while playing for India in the 1990s now fit him again.
In an Instagram post, Sidhu said he had opened his old trunks and found clothes from his playing days that were fitting well. The update offered a glimpse into his physical transformation while also highlighting a less conventional way of noticing changes in body size.
Fitness progress is often measured through weight, body measurements or changes in strength and stamina. However, the way clothes fit can also provide a simple, everyday indication that a person’s body composition or size has changed.
Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal noted that the weighing scale is only one way to measure physical change. An older pair of trousers or a shirt can sometimes provide a more tangible reminder of changes in body size and composition.
Sidhu’s post also points to a broader approach to fitness, where progress does not necessarily have to be judged by a particular appearance or a number on the weighing scale. Changes in how comfortably clothes fit can be one of several personal indicators people notice during a fitness or lifestyle transformation.
At the same time, individual fitness journeys can vary significantly. Factors such as muscle mass, body composition, diet, physical activity and overall lifestyle can influence how a person’s body changes over time.