'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.
Don't fall for the 'fat-free' fad. Eat healthy, manage portion control, stick to natural foods and exercise. This the only way you can lose weight and keep it off!
After losing 18 kg, fitness coach Ambika Jain shares her story to help others understand that healthy living doesn't mean starving yourself or never eating out.
Realistic and effective ways to go from fat to fit!
If stored well, prunes stay good for many months, often close to a full year, without losing their flavour or texture or nutritional value, says WebMD.
Instead of helping us lose weight, starvation encourages fat build up by slowing down our metabolism. Instead of beating the urge to eat, you can use it to your advantage by eating fat fighting foods. Here are some that may increase your fat-fighting ability.
Dr Rahul Gupta, director-cardiologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, shares simple habits that will help you prioritise your heart's health.
'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'
You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a dietician and nutritionist with over 27 years of experience, shares expert advice on weight loss and diabetes management.
While targeting stomach flab, certain yoga asanas are ideal for burning calories, increasing muscle flexibility, and boosting metabolism, says Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love.
Here's how you can prepare yourself and your family to deal with menopause.
rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can stay healthy.
Swati Sodhi, 36, a mum of two, tells us how she went from 92 kg to 60 kg in a year.
How Satyendra Sahay lost 24 kilos in 6 months will inspire you too.
'If you lose weight you can expand your range of work,' Shah Rukh told him.
'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.
Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.
To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.
Read Mumbai-based businessman Abhishek Horilal Chauhan's successful weight loss story.
Food is genetic medicine, and the kind that your ancestry has eaten for centuries is your best bet.
Mahima Seth, 25 who works as a financial consultant tells us how she lost 23 kg in 10 months.
For diabetics those who prefer milk tea, rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani has a few suggestions.
Rediff reader Diwakar Keshri shares his incredible weight loss journey.
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She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.
A handful of ajwain seeds could work wonders.
Bhavik Bhadresh Mody's weight-loss story will leave you motivated.
Fitness expert Sumit Dubey explains what you must do in order to lose weight quickly.
'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'
Couples who work out together more likely to lose weight faster.
Khadija Choonawala tells us how she did the impossible.
'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
Anurag Chatterjee, 37, a corporate training and instructional designing consultant tells us how he went from 93 kg to 72 kg.
If you won't be able to give up all the food you love, why not eat smart instead!
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers advice on how to alter your lifestyle so that you can stay healthy.
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