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5 Reasons you have hit a plateau in your weight loss journey... When trying to lose weight, many people expect steady progress. But health issues—ranging from medical conditions to hormonal imbalances—can slow, stall, or even reverse weight loss despite effort. Here are some of the conditions that could be leading to your weight loss plateau: 1. Medical Conditions That Can Affect Weight Loss Metabolic and Hormonal Disorders Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid): Low thyroid hormones reduce metabolism, leading to fatigue and weight gain despite calorie restriction. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Common in women; causes insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, and irregular periods, making fat loss harder. Cushing’s syndrome: Excess cortisol increases fat storage, especially around the abdomen. Diabetes & Insulin resistance: Insulin promotes fat storage and can slow fat loss when levels are chronically high. Mental Health Conditions Depression & ...

"Your habits will determine your future" Research shows that more than 40% of our daily behaviors are HABITS .  That's why its worth taking a close look at habits related to your health and whether they are having a positive or negative effect on our lives.  I always tell my clients that it is very hard to change behaviors that you have been used to for so long only through WILL POWER. Will power will only take you through the good days. As soon as you have a stressful day at work, or guests arrive at home - your resolutions will fly out the window. Instead people who succeed in sticking to their resolutions have one thing going for them - they have formed successful routines aka HABITS , which takes away the impulsive behaviors out of the equation. What are Habits? Habits are at the foundation of our everyday lives - often without us even noticing. How many times have you ended up ordering the same food at lunch? How many times have you said yes to extra fries? How man...

In the vast realm of fitness and health, numerous myths permeate our understanding of nutrition and exercise. At some point, many of us have fallen prey to these misconceptions. It is time to debunk some of these prevalent myths and shed light on the truth. NUTRITION MYTHS: 1. YOU HAVE TO RESTRICT CERTAIN FOOD GROUPS IF YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHY : Health is not about eliminating entire food groups. People have different lifestyles and energy needs, so there is no one single answer on whether carbohydrates are good or fats are bad. Tailoring your diet to individual needs and focusing on overall nutrition rather than just calorie counts is essential. A well-balanced diet, rich in essential fats and micronutrients , is more beneficial than arbitrary restrictions. 2. VEGETARIANS CANNOT BUILD MUSCLE: You do not have to eat meat to build muscle; you just need to plan your diet to make sure you get enough of the right protein sources. The recommendations for building muscle are the same w...

What can change from Dec 31st to Jan 1st in a single day?   But a lot can change from Jan 1st to Dec 31st. Most of us have the same set of New Year resolutions every single year.  Lose weight  Exercise  Eat healthy  It seems as if only the date keeps changing with nothing much changing for us. I felt why begin a blog that sounds so pessimistic right? But that's the reality for most people. We start out the year with grand resolutions that continue only till the first week or the first month if we are lucky. I am going to give some broad hints here on 12 health goals you CAN accomplish this year and create a WIN for yourselves.  Take a step back and reflect. It is ok if the new year has already begun - you can still start these goals. No need to wait another year. So lets begin! JANUARY: SET REALISTIC GOALS Don't set standard goals like losing weight, exercising or eating healthier! Make the goals PERSONAL to you. If you have been overweight for the last 2 ...

  HEALTHY EATING FOR KIDS What is OBESITY? The simplest indicator of obesity is with the BODY MASS INDEX. BMI is a scale that defines OBESITY by taking body weight and height into account. BMI percentiles show how a child's measurements compare with others the same gender and age.  For e.g. if a child has a BMI in the 60th percentile, 60% of the kids of the same gender and age who were measured had a lower BMI. Your kid is considered to be OVERWEIGHT if the BMI is at or above the 85th percentile. RISK FACTORS: Type2 diabetes High blood pressure Bone and Joint problems Breathing issues Sleep issues Early maturity WHY DO KIDS BECOME OVERWEIGHT? A number of things contribute to anybody becoming overweight such as: Diet habits Lack of exercise Genetics Medical conditions Lifestyle While some of the conditions are out of our control, lets look at some of the things which we can change. TIPS TO PREVENT OVER-EATING & OBESITY IN KIDS: Reduce eating out as much as possible Drin...

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance which is a very common endocrine condition among women. Women with PCOS have a higher than normal amount of male hormones. This imbalance causes irregular periods and can lead to weight gain, acne, hair-fall, thinning hair, pregnancy complications and a host of other issues. It can also contribute to long term health issues like diabetes and heart problems.  The symptoms of PCOS can be managed with some holistic changes in your lifestyle. The earlier you work on lifestyle changes, the easier it is going to be to manage PCOS. Lets look at the top 5 things which are in your control:   1. Clean eating: The number one reason for most lifestyle diseases is abdominal fat. If you can reduce even 5 to 10% of body fat, you will be well on your way to a healthier life. A number of the PCOS symptoms like acne, hair-fall etc can be reduced with a good diet.  Here are some tips to reduce fat and get the inches off your tummy: Have an early dinner. Avoid a...