Motherhood brings with it many unexplainable joys but it also causes unavoidable weight gain. Yes, post-pregnancy weight loss can be a very difficult to deal with. And this was something Kareena, one of our weight loss transformation clients, figured out the hard way! Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss – My Story “My name is Kareena, I am...
If you are overweight, you must have been told over and over again how easy it is to lose weight – just pop a pill, follow a diet plan, or buy a treadmill, and all your excess weight will disappear. But if you’re struggling to lose weight despite doing everything possible, you must have figured...
Establishing a foundation of “good nutrition” must be your focus when your goal is fat loss. By good nutrition, we mean consuming more of fresh vegetables, protein, essential fatty acids, and drinking lots of water. In short, you have to overhaul bad habits and replace them with healthier options to shrink your waistline. Water is...
Is your bulky body affecting your appearance? If yes, then you need to pay more attention towards your diet plan. A majority of us love to indulge in food full of fats and calories. But how many of us have ever given a thought to its side effects? Well, it is high time you start...
Aishwarya is a 25-year-old ambitious young woman and one of our best weight loss success story clients. Read on to find out how we helped solve her weight crisis. My Weight Loss Success Story Everyone wants to look amazing on their wedding day. But what do you do when you have a weight crisis just a month...
Tired of carrying around those extra kilos? Here are some easy ways for how to lose weight fast. Eliminate unnecessary carbohydrates. Drink plenty of water. Lukewarm water on an empty stomach in the morning is one of the best ways to lose weight. Eat more of vegetables. Always eat enough, so that you feel satisfied,...
2,4-Dinitrophenol also referred to as DNP, is an active compound that essentially disrupts normal cellular respiration. The other name for DNP is Dinitro, Nitrophen, Dinosan, and Dnoc. It reduces the efficiency of the metabolic process. This forces the body to break down larger-than-usual amounts of fat and carbohydrates to meet its energy needs. This process...
If you have been trying to lose weight but haven’t achieved it yet, blame your diet for it. We Indians are used to spice and flavor in our foods and find it difficult to give up on rice and rotis. But did you know that you can lose weight on a desi diet too? However,...
Six months is a good enough time to see some significant changes in your weight. You can lose anywhere between 7 and 27 kg if you follow a proper diet and regular exercise. But remember that your body takes a time to adapt to any change. Pushing it to lose weight in a few days will make...
Today we live in an era where knowledge, awareness, and consciousness about healthy food and fitness is truly vast. However, when it comes to consuming healthy food, sadly not all of us can afford to do so. The Problem with Healthy Food Healthy food can be defined as natural food which is believed to have health-giving benefits....
Jaggery is a brown colour, sweet-tasting substance, which is made from sugarcane. It contains sucrose, a natural sweetening compound, which makes it an excellent substitute for sugar. It helps in easy digestion of food due to the presence of high nutrient content. So, eating jaggery benefits you overall, especially when it comes to weight loss!...
There is no doubt that both diet and exercise are important to good health, but do they carry equal weight when it comes to losing weight? Our take: all exercises won’t help you lose weight if your nutrition is not up to the mark. The reason dieting is much more effective than sweating it out...
Keen to know how to lose weight, but no time to hit the gym? Don’t worry. A gym membership is not the only way to get in shape and lose weight. You can burn body fat in other ways too. We have listed a few ways here: Brisk walk at office or home Do this...
Fasting is the act of voluntarily abstaining from food and drinks for a predetermined period. While this can have adverse effects on your health, fasting once in a while has a positive impact on your health. It reduces your calorie intake, which is why intermittent fasting on a regular basis will aid weight loss. This...
A lean body is a beautiful body. That’s one superficial reason to set a weight-loss goal for yourself. But there are many more meaningful reasons to achieve a healthy weight. You’ll feel better and have more energy to do any tasks, you’ll lower your chances of having high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart ailments, bad...
Any exercise is good for our health, but when we are talking about losing weight, nothing beats jogging. I think it is the most efficient ways to shed extra weight, but it can’t be your only strategy. Combine it with dietary changes and you can expect better results. A jogging routine is flexible and can...
Swimming is a great form of exercise, as it uses all the major muscle groups, develops muscle strength and endurance, and finally improves posture and flexibility. It is especially beneficial for pregnant women, who find high-impact exercises uncomfortable. Swimming also puts a little stress on your body. Benefits of Swimming It burns calories, so you...
Ever wondered why you are struggling to achieve your fitness goal despite regularly hitting the gym? While there could be various reasons, the most common one is the lack of clarity. Many of us join the gym to lose body fat but end up losing weight. Not all of us are clear about the difference...
What is Menopause? Menopause refers to the ceasing of a woman’s menstruation cycle and marks the end of her reproductive period. This is a natural process which every woman undergoes during a particular point in her life and usually, takes place between the age period of 40 – 50. However, in some cases, some women...
As a kid, green beans might not have been your favorite vegetable. Maybe because they look quite boring, no? But, if you’re aiming to lose some weight, it is time you add them to your diet. If you know how to incorporate this vegetable into your weight loss plan, you can you enjoy this low-calorie...
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice associated not just with the physical well-being of the body but also with the overall health. Yoga, unlike other workouts, aims at cleansing and rejuvenating the body from outside as well as within. And in doing so, it does help take off those extra kilos. With more and more...
When you think of weight loss, the first thought that comes to your mind is hitting the gym. Only a few of us would consider walking as an exercise to shed those extra kilos. Believe it or not, if you walk every day for one hour you can lose some major weight. This apart, it...
If you are aiming to shed a few kilos, the “calories in, calories out” can be one effective way. Combine your diet with lots of exercises, and within a short time, your body will plunder its fat stores in search of energy. You will lose weight—maybe even a lot of weight, depending on how much...
From exercising to ditching junk food and sugar, these simple lifestyle changes can help you lose weight quickly. Don’t Skip Your Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so never skip it if you want to lose weight. The best are ones that will fill you up and stave off cravings later...
Anjali Mukerjee, India’s leading nutritionist, spoke at the Khar Gymkhana event on July 9, 2017. There, the gymkhana trustees honored her with “Living Legend” award. Anjali Mukerjee, a pioneer in the field of nutrition, and founder-director of Health Total has a vast experience of more than three decades. Hence, it does not come as a...
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control diabetes. It helps in treating high blood sugar due to type 2 diabetes. Metformin helps to restore your body’s response to the insulin you produce naturally. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and...
Weight loss for women above 40 is not so simple to understand because our bodies’ internal functions are influenced by each other. When one set of controls changes — like hormone status — it alters other functions connected to that system. Specific changes to your body — and lifestyle patterns — after 40 will act as...
Diabetic patients are always told to watch out for their weight – from their family, friends and even health experts. The reason is a close relationship between type 2 diabetes and obesity. Losing weight can not only help you prevent from developing diabetes, but it will also help you manage your condition. Being overweight can also...
If you are a diabetes type 2 patients or know someone who has diabetes, you must have surely heard of the LCHF diet (Low Carb High Fat) diet. This is a well-known diet, known for its ability to help reverse diabetes. Doctors claim carbohydrates are the main culprits behind high blood glucose levels and elevated blood...
A well-balanced vegetarian diet chart works for everyone — whether it is the children, the elderly, pregnant women, athletes or patients. The reason? A vegetarian diet has nutrients, minerals, proteins, vitamins and iron that the body requires for proper functioning. The Indian Vegetarian Diet Chart The Indian diet chart comprises fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy...
Used in most Indian curries, turmeric has almost no calories (1 tablespoon = 24 calories) and zero cholesterol. This spice is used for nearly every health condition – right from smallpox to a sprained ankle, digestion, arthritis, immunity and even in cancer treatment. The reason for its health effects is the compound called curcumin. Just as oranges are rich...
Acidity is a condition that occurs when acid from the stomach moves upward into the food pipe. The acid causes irritation which leads to heartburn. However, some people may experience acidity without heartburn symptoms as well. These can include belching, difficulty in swallowing food, and chronic cough. In the article, we focus on the connection between...
If you were told that bacteria can be beneficial for your health, you would probably not believe it. However, the right bacteria in the right place have several health benefits. This is where probiotics come into place. They are live microorganisms that help treat certain health problems including indigestion, allergies, tooth decay, liver diseases, and...
The idea of fasting has been around for centuries. Whether you are cautious of what you eat by counting your daily calories or you practice alternate-day fasting, either approach can be effective if you want to shed some kilos, a new obesity study suggests. What is Alternate-Day Fasting? Alternate-day fasting requires you to alternate between...
Obesity is often associated with an increased risk of more than 20 chronic illness and health conditions that can have a devastating effect on a person’s health. It is a risk factor for a variety of chronic diseases including diabetics, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart and related ailments, some cancers, and arthritis. According to a study...
Diabetes is a chronic disorder which occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or when the cells of the body become resistant to insulin. In either case, the blood sugar cannot get into the cells for storage, which eventually leads to serious complications. There are some diabetes foods that have been shown to produce positive effects on...
If you suffer from diabetes, you surely know by now that you need to refrain from foods which are high in sugar. But the bitter truth is, simply refraining from sugar is not going to help you treat your diabetes. While many foods claim to be diabetic-friendly, not all are backed by sufficient research. That...
If you are a diabetes type 2 patient, surely your doctor has often stressed upon the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. However, in the world of processed foods, and ‘false’ health foods, it becomes difficult to define a healthy diet. Well, that’s where the Diabetes Type 2 Food Pyramid comes into the picture! The Diabetes Type...
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest or the upper portion of the stomach and could be triggered either due to overeating, indulging in certain foods and beverages, and even exercise. Acidity issues arise when there is an excess production of gastric acid due to triggers such as acidic foods, alcohol, dehydration, and stress....
What is Silent Reflux? Silent reflux is a condition in which the stomach acid causes throat discomfort. Also known as Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), silent reflux is similar to acidity, wherein there is reflux action, meaning backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. This causes irritation in the throat. It is called silent because people who...
A few years ago it was not uncommon for an individual to be diagnosed with the sinister type 2 diabetes at the age of 50 or above. However, today there are a number of individuals being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the ripe age of thirty and even twenty! The extent to which this...
Ulcers are a disease caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This bacteria produces certain substances that weaken the mucous lining causing a burning sensation in the stomach. Acidity, on the other hand, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), located between the esophagus and the stomach, weakens and causes a burning sensation....
Having excess stomach acid is difficult to deal with. In fact, if proper treatment is not taken it can lead to serious health disorders that can affect your daily activities. This article focuses on the causes of the excess production of stomach acid and home remedies to reduce excess acid the stomach. What is Stomach...
The BMI ranges in the chart(above) indicate where you fit in. If you fall in any range beyond or below 'normal weight,' its time to consult a doctor or nutritionist and get a weight loss or weight gain plan.
