It could be the end of regretting those extra helpings at dinner. This new diet proves the trick to reaching your satiation point faster is high-fibre foods and a longer consumption time. So while we practise chewing each bite 32 times, here’s how to load up on fibre the right way… Know your type It’s futile to say you get… Continue reading This new diet tricks your stomach into feeling full
You’ve probably heard of Ramona Braganza before – she’s the woman responsible for some of Hollywood’s fittest bodies (She’s been Jessica Alba’s personal trainer for over a decade!) and famed for her 3-2-1 training method. Now, get access to her expertise with MyHomeFitness, a fitness app launching this January aka all you need to stick… Continue reading You need to get on board with the new MyHomeFitness app
What is the difference between good and bad? What’s bad for you is good for someone else, and vice versa. I remember a talk by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on the Buddhist circle of life. He said that the man who thinks that he can get away by doing bad is a fool; but the one… Continue reading Week 5: How to be a yogi
Sticking to a healthy diet and a disciplined exercise routine is a serious struggle and we’ll take any inspiration we can get to stay on track. If you need a serious push towards the gym too look no further than Jacqueline Fernandez’ Insta-feed. From pictures of her healthy avocado-toast breakfast to videos of crazy Pilates… Continue reading Jacqueline Fernandez’ 5 secrets to staying fit
This week I treated myself to some great whiskey. And I knocked off a bottle of wine. I also didn’t work or study this Sunday. And I went for a massage. Instead of keeping bliss as a long-term goal, I claimed it in the now. It’s a new attitude I’m going to try in my… Continue reading Week 3: How to be a yogi
This week I had a brush with my earlier life. I went to fashion week over the weekend and the excessive stimuli hit me like a ton of bricks. I’ve only been training for 10 days and didn’t realise how it had cocooned me from the outside world. What used to be routine now seemed… Continue reading Week 2: How to be a yogi
In spirituality, it is advised not to wish for anything, but accept everything with open arms. As I begin the first week of my ashtanga-vinyasa yoga teacher’s training course (TTC), I believe this may be good advice. When I left my job (that a million girls only dreamed of), I was wracked with insecurity –… Continue reading How to be a yogi
So, you’ve had it with yourself. You’ve skipped gym for the 800th time and the prospect of a 5am trek to yoga class has made you go back to sleep way too often. Exercising off your multiple fitness apps doesn’t really work either because Silent Mode. What you need is some tough love and something… Continue reading How to find a personal trainer for yourself
Since we started our half-marathon prep three weeks ago, we’ve learned to run right, discovered calf muscles we never knew we had and stepped up our prep by that extra mile. This week, our running coach and Adidas’ Running Club (Mumbai) captain, Ayesha Billimoria fills us in on how to gear up for a long run.… Continue reading How to pick the right running shoes
Over the past weeks, we learnt how to run right and build stronger legs (hello, calf muscles), but if your aim is to run the half marathon (remember this?) then you’ve got to start going the distance. Week three is the right time to make sure you can continue running more than twenty minutes without running… Continue reading 5 tips to run an extra mile
Last week, we enlisted Ayesha Billimoria (you’ll remember her from here) to set us on the right track for the upcoming marathon, where she gave her expert tips on running (here’s what you missed). With five more weeks to go, Adidas’ Running Club (Mumbai) captain is now focussing on strength building. “There is a ‘primary’… Continue reading 4 strength-building moves you’re not doing
Age is a sneaky thief, and gravity, its trusty sidekick. Together they can really bring you down. Watching your once youthful breasts sag defeatedly into your moulded cups can be hard. But there are a few ways to arrest the descent and generally feel a bit perked up. A few things affect the shape of… Continue reading How to lose weight without losing your boobs
How often have you sworn to go on a daily run but given up only after two days? We get it, it’s embarassing to be red-faced and out of breath after only a few meters (read these 10 myths about running). That’s why we’ve enlisted Ayesha Billimoria (you’ll remember her from here) to get you… Continue reading The 6-week guide to running
Yoga might look like just a bunch of stretches, but it’s a worldwide phenomenon for all the right reasons – it helps you sleep better (check out these four moves), there are a bunch of health food-based, yoga cafes around the country (we particularly love these) and it makes your body stronger (just like these 7… Continue reading Give dance yoga a shot with Natasha Noel
At 18, I was tall and skinny, and no matter how much I ate, my weight never really budged from a happy 45 kilos. The sandwich vendor outside my college was so keen on fattening me up he would add an extra cube of cheese for free. When I started to gain weight in my… Continue reading Are you skinny fat?
Toe Taps Place a yoga mat on the floor and lie down on your back. Raise your legs up towards the ceiling to form a 90 degree angle with the floor. Crunch your abs and reach up with both hands to touch your toes while holding the same position. Alternatively, raise both legs towards the… Continue reading 3 easy ab workouts
We’ve lost count of the days when we’ve woken up early for a run and never made it past the door. Making it through a disciplined exercise regimen every day is no easy feat, which means you’ve got to work hard to stay motivated. Here’s how you can prove the haters wrong. Get a… Continue reading All the motivation you need to exercise
Super Size MeDocumentary film-make Morgan Spurlock’s adopts the easiest diet in the world – 30 days of McDonald’s, all three meals. The horrific medical repercussions of his experiment will greatly improve your relationship with quinoa salad. Or, at the very least, make you settle for a smaller portion of fries. Desert RunnersFour non-runners sign-up for… Continue reading Binge-watch these fitness documentaries
I recently moved into a new place around the corner from two doughnut shops, four barbecue restaurants and rather conveniently, a highly rated, pricey gym. As I explored my new neighbourhood (*translation: ate far too many kebabs) I ended up taking a tour of the gym too. I felt like I was on the set… Continue reading Give your friendly neighbourhood gym another chance
