Name: Dr. Anu Jain Age: 37 years Weight before: 62 kg Weight now: 54 kg Lost 8 kg in 7 months Agra-based ophthalmologist, Dr. Anu Jain had been unable to lose weight ever since her pregnancy four years ago. The mother of two had tried gymming and even consulted a dietician, but was unable to […]
By Habil
You’ve got to get the kids ready for school, pack their tiffins, walk the dog, hit the shower and eat your breakfast before heading to work at 9am. Mornings are always maddening and your office lunchbox is usually the one chore that gets neglected in the bargain. But remember: a good lunch is essential as […]
By Alpa Momaya
What is with the Danish lifestyle and happiness? The recently released World Happiness Report 2016 Update placed Denmark on top of a list of 156 countries ranked by happiness levels. The rankings, which covered the years from 2013 to 2015, revealed an average score of 5.1. But Denmark stood out with an average of 7.52. […]
Summer’s here, and you are itching to show some skin. Get ready to go sleeveless and show off shorts by losing weight. Experts say these summer foods will hasten weight loss. 1. WATERMELON Why? This refreshing fruit is mostly water – about 92 percent of it! But it is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, […]
By Ritu Puri
You hit the gym regularly and you eat healthy, but while earlier you were dropping those kilos you now seem to have hit a weight-loss roadblock. Whatever you do, your weight won’t budge on your weighing scales. How can you get off the dreaded weight loss plateau? Watch your habits Most of us are on […]
Name: Arjun Gupta Age: 24 years Weight Before: 109 kg Weight Now: 95 kg Lost 14 kg in two months Gurgaon-based event management professional Arjun Gupta had been overweight for the last three years. “My job entailed work 24×7. Over a period of time health, fitness and diet became the least important priority,” he says. […]
By Habil
You have been going to the gym religiously and have lost oodles of weight, but that tummy refused to be tamed. It’s isn’t you, it’s what may be eating! Research shows our eat-and-sleep clocks have been completely jumbled due to cues we send it all day with the foods we eat. Unhealthy foods, mostly those […]
By Neha Jain
The Biggest Loser study, which weight-watcher doesn’t know of The Biggest Loser, the reality show that pushes contestants into being the biggest loser when it comes to weight? A recent study of former contestants of the reality show has thrown some interesting insights into weight loss and the phenomenon of trying to stay in shape […]
You religiously set the alarm early for your morning jog but end up hitting the snooze button. As the day passes, your stress grows. But did you know that avoiding that snooze button and getting your exercise fix could help you avoid stress? And all the health issues that stress can bring? Many studies have […]
Name Amit Singhal Age 34 Then 88 Now 77 Lost 10 kg in 3 months For Amit Singhal and his wife Urmi, both working professionals, the option of eating out several times a week worked fine. But eventually it became a way of life and they were soon struggling with weight issues. Amit says despite […]
By Habil
Summer’s here, and could there be a better way to show off the back? Be it in a low-cut dress, a backless blouse or a tankini at the beach, bring the back says sexy without screaming for attention. But do you have a sculpted sexy back that you can show off? These seven exercises will […]
Name Nidhi Dinesh Mishra Age 34 Weight then 73 kg Weight now 64.5 kg Lost 8.5 kg in 3.5 months Delhi-based Nidhi Dinesh Mishra, an executive assistant at Lava International, always planned on starting her weight loss journey tomorrow. “After my wedding in 2005 and the birth of my baby girl in 2010, I have […]
By Habil
If you believe your willpower will help you power through to permanent weight loss, you had better think again. A recent article in The Atlantic suggests that dieting and willpower alone can’t guarantee that you will shed the extra kilos and keep them off. It backs what other recent research showed. A study on contestants […]
It may not seem like it but bottle gourd – also known as dudhi or lauki – is one of the best things about summer. Be it as juice, in a sabzi or in soup, you will reap benefits galore from this water-rich vegetable. Backed by Ayurveda, this veggie is delightful, be it sweet, think […]
By Nahida
There are diets and there are diets. And then there is the Mediterranean diet! Validation has come for the diet once again with a new study showing that the high-fat Mediterranean diet does not cause people to gain weight. The study, conducted by scientists at University of Barcelone, Spain, and published in The Lancet, followed […]
By Neha Jain
The elixir of life is also a weight watcher’s best friend. You may love your teas and coffees and juices, but no beverage can play the role that water does in your life! But if you want to add a little more interest to your water – visually and taste wise – may we suggest […]
By Alpa Momaya
Holistic Health is an approach to life that we all need to embrace whole-heartedly. Rather than focusing on specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and focuses on the connection of mind, body and spirit. HealthifyMe coach Pragya Bhatt believes that holistic health is not about practising yoga […]
You pride yourself on being diligent about your diet through the week. Come the weekend, and that pride gives way to guilt because you have gorged on unhealthy snacks – salted peanuts, chips, cashew nuts, or French fries – when you hit the bar with your buddies or hosted a party at home. If this […]
By Alpa Momaya
The world is turning to yoga for the umpteen benefits this way of life offers. But there’s a lot more that yoga can do apart from boosting your metabolism, improving your digestion, and helping banish symptoms of PMS. As the World Yoga Day celebrations peter off, we leave you with five pranayamas that you must […]
Beat the summer! the monsoon is around the corner but there has been no letup in the heat. Indian summers can be devastating; they can elevate your body temperature, cause dehydration, fatigue and even heat stroke. Put these 10 cooling foods on the menu to soothe the body from the inside and flush out toxins. […]
The world may be going gaga over turmeric latte now but we in India have been sipping on haldi doodh for years! Turmeric, which comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, has been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. The deep yellow-orange colour led it to be […]
By Ritu Puri
It’s not easy staying on top of things, especially when a million things are pulling you in every direction. For a lot of people who fail to deal with the pressure, burnout results in several mental and physiological health problems. The age-old practice of meditation has a proven record of curing health-related problems. Here are […]
Jackfruit is one of the least known superfoods. It means many things to many people. Like the five blind people who explored the elephant, jack fruit means five different things depending on where you grew up in India. It can be a fruit, nut, vegetable vegan meat or a carbohydrate. Most people from the South […]
By R. Kalpana
Desk jobs tend to bring along neck pain. Bad posture, stress and physiological tension can lead to stiff necks or neck spasms. The next time you feel a twinge in the neck, chuck the painkiller or hot water bag and try these seven yoga poses instead. Done regularly, these poses will ensure that your neck and […]
Name: Purvesha Pitale Age: 39 years Weight Before: 82 kg Weight After: 68 kg Lost 14 kg in 8 months Delhi-based Purvesha Pitale put on weight over the course of three-four years owing to a job that entailed night shifts, an unhealthy lifestyle and bad eating habits. This took a toll on her health and […]
By Habil
One month they’re flaunting the biggest baby bump, the month after, they’re svelte and sexy just like they used to be. How do celebrity moms drop their baby weight so quickly? It may prove more challenging for most new moms to drop all those pounds so fast, but there’s no harm in seeking inspiration to […]
By Meenakshi S.
Do you come in early, skip lunch break and take work home? If so, you’re a certified workaholic! The world celebrates Workaholics Day on July 5. This infographic is for those work round the clock and want to stay healthy despite working 24/7
The end of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting, culminates in Eid. Before you get started with the feasting and festivities, take a deep breath and remember your health and fitness regime. These 8 tips will ensure that Eid is healthy and happy! Make sure you eat small and frequent meals Gulping down a large […]
By Nahida
We start out every New Year, keen to make a difference. At home and work, with family and friends, with finances and health! We entered 2016 armed with a load of fitness resolutions and healthy habits, hoping to turn the clock back this year. Six months into the year, it’s time to take stock. Have […]
By Habil
Flexibility is not just for gymnasts, but rather for everyone. Along with the better range of motion, it decreases risks of injuries, increases blood supply and nutrients to joints, reduces muscular tension and so on. It is a crucial part of a regular workout regimen because stretching after a workout routine relaxes tightened muscles. You […]
