I have been someone who has always thought of myself as a fit and healthy person. Yes, that is my persona in my mind, a fit, healthy, intelligent and driven woman. Whether it was good metabolism or loads of activity and eating home cooked food, I was slim through my childhood (actually too thin), teen … Read More →
When I was growing up, I was a very thin girl. It was difficult for me to gain weight. In those days, the madness about thin and thinner hadn’t yet caught on. My mum would try to feed me more but I still did not gain weight. Perhaps it is the genes, but I was … Read More →
Being lean is not only physically appealing but it is also healthy since being far too fat can have significant long term repercussions on a person’s health. It is due to this that some people attempt to combine exercising with a proper diet in order to become thinner. However, the older you get the harder … Read More →
Like many mothers, although I seem to be constantly on the move looking after my kids and chasing my dogs, I still have phases when exercise takes a backseat as I rush about life. We all need some time to just sit and rest during the day, I know I do after I spent a … Read More →
I have always had a fantastic relationship with the sun. I am a true tropical creature who basks in the warmth of the sun. Two downcast days and I feel depressed. Yes, I know sunshine lifts my spirits. It was still morning. Sun was playing hide and seek in the clouds. One moment, the grey … Read More →
In the India of 21st century, 90% of women living in rural areas have no access to sanitary pads. Out of around 350 million women of reproductive age in India, only 12% have access to sanitary pads or other hygienic methods according to a study by AC Nielsen and Plan India done in 2010. Not … Read More →