This post is in honour of May being officially deemed as ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ If you search through the #EatClean hashtag on Instagram, chances are you will find unlimited photos of perfectly-presented bowls of oatmeal and mason jars overflowing with smoothies. Discussing dietary restrictions and approaches has now become socially-accepted chatter on the dinner table. …
Like every new year, motivation levels are soaring and fad diets continue to pop up. Even though it’s been proven countless times that exercise & a balanced diet are the most effective means to weight loss, there’s no stopping new diets from gaining popularity. One that stands out particularly to me is the not-so-new Food …
Happy happy 2017 from China, friends! While I am pumped for the year to begin, I can’t help but smile as I reflect on the past month. In a word, December was LIT (i.e. amazing). It left me feeling so full: full of good food in my belly, full of love & gratitude for my …
Is it me or has 2016 been getting a lot of hate lately? Sure I’m excited for 2017 to start, but I’m also enjoying whatever we have left with the year. Chances are I am in the minority but I have no complaints with how 2016 has panned out. In fact, I am extremely grateful …
I was at a fitness event last week and heard of a new-to-me term: Alcorexia. Those who follow this diet skip meals and/or eat fewer less during the day in order to save calories to use towards his/her alcohol consumption later on. Unsurprisingly, this concept left me feeling horrified. Er hello, does the idea of health …
We all have our cheap thrills and I have no shame to admit that I get a kick from grocery shopping. Especially coming from Bombay, it’s always interesting to check out the different aisles to see what products are currently available in London. Chalk it up as part of the job. While I’ll grocery shop just …
Hey guys! It’s been a hot minute since I last blogged. Truth be told, I don’t even know where to start as I feel like my mind is floating with so many updates & blog post ideas. While there’s no way I can pack it all in one post (at least not without going off …
Hello from London! I’ve been back a few days and it feels oh so good! Between catching up with friends/family, settling into some kind of routine and just soaking up the sun, time is flying. Unsurprisingly my weekend involved a crazy amount of delicious food, including a few new-to-me goodies. First up: Activated charcoal bread. …
Hey guys! Marking the start of a fresh week & a clean slate, Mondays seem to be all about motivation. Given that, let’s talk particularly about workout motivation. During my recent trip to London, I received a few comments like “You’re so good to work out when you’re on holiday” but to me, that praise …
