This is my story! I’m Ritwik Mahapatra, a Principal Data QA Engineer at Roche Information Solutions, India.

I joined RIS India in August 2019. During a wellness programme, the site Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Head conducted health assessments for all employees. I had always been somewhat overweight but had never paid much attention until the assessment, so I was surprised to find my weight, blood pressure and cholesterol in the danger zone. I realised that I needed to take action, and an expert from the site SHE function emphasized on the same. 

I sought advice from a doctor, who recommended regular exercise, a balanced diet and tracking calories through an app. Within months, I saw remarkable improvements, including weight loss, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and increased energy. Amid the pandemic, I adapted my
routine and, after six months of dedication, had shed over 50 pounds.

After my first health assessment in the office, the SHE Head regularly followed up with me on my routine and diet and gave timely advice for better outcomes. On my journey towards achieving physical fitness, I received continuous support from the experts at RIS India. Along with timely guidance, the SHE team gave me resources like a health plan, calorie guidance for common foods, healthy recipes, exercise tips and stress management information. The SHE Head’s support and accessibility made discussing my health concerns comfortable, and I’m thankful for the SHE team’s assistance.