Do or Die(t) Plans

There have been solid theories for everything in the world- science, psychology, sociology. However, dieting is one subject that no one knows what to believe. Every day, there is a new diet which promises nirvana to all those millions who dream of finding that one shot solution to their weight problems! Just the other day,Continue reading “Do or Die(t) Plans”

Weight Loss: The Limits

We have all experienced days where some of the weight we have worked so hard to lose comes back. Maybe some kilos or inches! It may be because we have not been able to diet or exercise for some reason. For example, I was down with COVID in May and I put my intermittent fastingContinue reading “Weight Loss: The Limits”

Is food a friend of the lonely?

It is strange isn’t it? We have so many platforms to communicate through, yet we are lonelier than ever. We have do many people to talk to, yet we are unable to share our truest, deepest feelings. Earlier, I felt like eating whenever I felt alone. While watching television or a movie or while readingContinue reading “Is food a friend of the lonely?”

Watching People Who Can Eat Anything and Remain Thin

I have a lot of people around me who are quite thin. Their food servings are topped with butter, ghee and the works. They love eating tasty food, fast food, junk food and all the kinds of foods that I cannot eat. Yes, I can cheat once in a while but then I cannot haveContinue reading “Watching People Who Can Eat Anything and Remain Thin”

Diet Chips, Diet Food- All Hogwash!

We want to have it all. We want all the chips, pastries, cakes and yet not put on weight. The companies use this to create all kinds of diet foods, diet chips, fat free icecreams and charge a bomb for these. We love the idea because it takes away the guilt of indulging in theseContinue reading “Diet Chips, Diet Food- All Hogwash!”

My Brother, My Trainer

My brother is the kind of trainer who gets after your life for everything. He not only focusses on your body but also eating habits, sleeping habits and even thinking patterns. Since he is also a psychologist, he talks to me about the emotional reasons that made me gain weight in the first place.