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Now it’s going to be a low-oil, low-fat, gluten-free diet. The dietitian’s chart had scrapped chips, chocolates, aerated beverages, yellow cheese, cookies, paratha/poori, processed meats, and desserts from my menu.
‘New year resolutions are meant to be broken’ is the old joke that does the rounds in January each year. I am convinced that resolute and determined individuals can surely achieve their goals.
I’ve realized that I’m not so young any more. The swinging 60’s are looming large. My constitution is mainly robust, but with the passing of years maladies have crept in.
My knees are osteoarthritis-ridden. I also suffer from hypothyroidism. Real pathetic situation since Hypothyroidism triggers hunger pangs (read weight gain) which becomes a disaster for the lower limbs. Excruciating pain makes walking a nightmare at times.
Four years ago I had notched 92.4kgs! I consulted a nutritionist/dietician who chalked out a diet and exercise regimen. I complied, but the results were slow. At this juncture (2021) a severe reaction from my first dose of covishield was a heavy blow to my health. But the silver lining in the cloud was that I lost weight! During convalescence and by end 2021, I was down to 40 kgs, which was too much loss, I know, but now the pain had vanished from my legs; walking became easier.
My height being 171.5 cm (5ft 7 inches), the ideal weight would be 68-70kgs. Already 65 kgs again, I must intensify my efforts further. Now it’s going to be a low-oil, low-fat, gluten-free diet. The dietitian’s chart had scrapped chips, chocolates, aerated beverages, yellow cheese, cookies, paratha/poori, processed meats, and desserts from my menu.
My current staple is brown rice, atta rotis and dalia (Bulgar wheat). As of now I shall switch over to besan rotis and /or chillas (both 100% gluten free). Snacks shall be replaced by stuff like fruits, nuts, Chia and Flax seeds. I also wish to experiment with kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) and singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour). Richly laden with vitamins, minerals and, micronutrients each item mentioned above quashes hunger pangs,- which fulfills my target. All along, oats has been a faithful companion. Its high-fibre content affords a sense of ‘fullness’ thus making me turn away from mayonnaise-laced burgers, sandwiches and such like. Oats shall remain on my platter as before.
Finally,I am determined to shake off my sloth and workout regularly (read seriously) for minimum of 30 minutes, within the comfort zone of my home. Surely this will eliminate the need to hit the gym!
Wish me luck!
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UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
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