The Comparison Trap (n): A vicious and unrealistic cycle in which we compare ourselves with others and let our self-esteem inflate or deflate according to the results of the comparison. I think each one of us has fallen prey to this trap at least once in the past. It’s a natural instinct which can arise …
***Disclaimer: Before I divulge into this topic, I realize that this view will not be shared by everyone reading, especially if your name is Jillian Michaels :)! This post is part of my Weight Loss Series, and is purely based on my own opinion and what works for me.*** The million dollar question: Which is …
1) Finding a waffle-maker at home last week has been life-changing breakfast-changing! Some people celebrate “Waffle Wednesday”. I seem to have extended the celebration into “Waffle Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday”. 2) Sangria has been on my mind all week since I last had some over the weekend. For those living in Mumbai, order …
A couple of Mondays ago, my friend BBM’ed me to to say that she is a ‘rebel’…a rebel for calling in ‘sick’ on a day that she felt completely fine. Rather than fool her boss, I told her she was actually doing her a favor. Ever heard of a ‘mental health day’? Or in others …
Whether the place in question is your country of origin or somewhere entirely new, moving always requires some form of adjustment. From culture differences to tastes, lifestyle, and so on moving to Mumbai required a lot more than brushing up (still a work in progress) on my Hindi skills. While one post isn’t nearly enough to …
Last week I kicked off my Weight Loss Series and discussed my reasons for choosing & sticking with Weight Watchers. One of my ‘bones’ with the plan is its heavy emphasis on weighing scales. As a result, I spent 4 years being an emotional slave to the scales: a gain would be upsetting and discouraging …
Talk about ending October with a bang! After 5 weeks of training, I finally achieved my latest fitness goal yesterday morning: to run 10 miles (16 km). To say I’m proud of myself is an understatement, for both completing the distance as well as with my overall time. I had aimed to finish in 100 …
Holler…ween! Hope this year’s Halloween was indeed a happy one. Over the weekend, a few friends and I made the last minute decision to go to a Halloween party. Given the lack of time as well as my lack of creativity, thinking up an outfit was a bit confusing. Whereas some girls use Halloween as …
Although I haven’t mentioned my training plan in the last couple of weeks, I’m still completely on board with it. I can’t believe that I’ve actually reached the last stretch of the plan. I always knew I could achieve the distance physically if I trained for it. The bigger obstacle for me was mental: how …
