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Dieting, as per the dictionary, it means“A regulated selection of foods, as for medical reasons or cosmetic weight loss.” But somehow dieting has become a bad word. When I say “I am dieting” it seems people instead hear “I am not eating anything nowadays“ and then comes the advice,  how not eating would not help, it will  only be temporary, you will get sick, here have these sweets. This has come to a point where instead of saying “sorry, I won’t have cold drinks as I am trying to eat healthy”, I simply say “sorry, I have a sore throat”.  I understand where this is coming from: there are people who actually stop eating in order to lose weight. But this isn’t how it is done. According to all the (internet) study that I have done regarding weight loss, it is 80% food and 20% exercising. So you would never achieve results if you keep eating all your junk food and do 4 hours of exercise nor would you see results if you stop eating and do no exercise, you may temporarily see...

I have read many articles on fat shaming, on how you should leave the person alone, how it is their body and they can do whatever they want, how they are already struggling with their weight loss, how they look beautiful the way they are and it continues. Well, fortunately for me, I have always been surrounded by people who love me just the way I am. But in life, you do meet people who would come and tell you, “Oh! I think you have gained some kilos, but you look cute” or “I don’t think you can lose weight, no point trying” or as simple as  “Ma’am, I think size 34 would be fine for you (wink wink)”. Sometimes people say things just out of concern, sometimes they really don’t realize the impact of their words and sometimes, it is purely out of ignorance. Does it pinch? Oh yes!! Hard one indeed. But the key is to take these comments positively or, better yet, as a challenge. These are the comments which I use to keep me motivated to lose those extra kilos. No, I am not doing this...

Are you somebody, who has been waiting for a partner to work out with for long. Then read out below (you can read even if this isn't the case). Even though I would love to add running to my daily exercise routine. Unfortunately, I do not have the stamina to run for long. Just 2 minutes of running leaves me huffing and puffing. Therefore, this time very strategically, I plan to run the annual 5K Marathon that takes place in my office every September. I have run this one before and there are not many great runners in the women category, so little effort from my end can actually let me win (Wicked, I know !). I did my all my research on “how to run a 5 K marathon in 2 months” and came up with a plan. As per the plan, I motivated my husband to run with me this time. As this would give me a partner and help, keep me motivated. We will follow the  Run/Walk approach . Everything was set,           Shoes           Sports attir...

Being an Indian, biggest problem that I had to overcome; in order to have a bump free ride towards my fitness journey were  THE RELATIVES . Yes! You heard it right. I know, first it was me, myself who had to be blamed. However, once, you get over all your fears, laziness and stride towards your goal. You find your relatives, friends, family, colleagues all standing on the way. In India, (I particularly say India as that is the only culture I know), people show their love and affection by food. The amount of food they make you eat is equivalent to the love they have for you. Their intention is all-good, they just want you to be happy. Which is awesome; unless you are on diet! (Drum rolls!!!). You explained to them, on how you are trying to lose weight and you are trying to eat healthy. They would be all supportive, but the moment you say no to some food, they made with lots of love and oil (ahem). They just forget everything you said, just 5 minutes ago and cajole you to ...

So this is the third time, I have started my fitness journey. Last couple of years I have been following a trend, once I reach a point where my clothes no more fit me ,I start getting too conscious of wearing jeans/shorts or posting pictures on Facebook; I suddenly become a fitness freak and ban all processed, unhealthy food from my diet. I start going to gym, take stairs and continue with my imagination of never leaving this lifestyle ever in my life again. I mean, why should I? Well, that never happens. Once I reach my goal or even nearby I start to drift away from my healthy lifestyle. You know why, because, keeping an unhealthy lifestyle is far easier than the healthy one and the Libra in me (Yes I blame my zodiac sign for my laziness) takes over and  takes me back to my previous routine of waking up late and eating whatever is easier to find and voila! I am a sloth again. However, this time, I have kept my goal far away. My goal is for Dec 2018 when I plan to take a...