My Diary

We all have our good and bad days...Unfortunately my bad have overweighed my good...but papa always said tough times dont last but tough ppl do...so trying to stay afloat amidst madness..weight loss programe going good...except few binges on bdays etc...1200 calories is the daily intake...walks n suryanamaskar are on alongwith loads of office working n odd hours...its crazy how human beings react to adversities...some want to give in..some just want to use the last skill within them to survive..m a fighter...I take time to assimilate whats going on but after that I just want to fight n survive...maybe its the army genes n the abiliy to adjust anywhere..it comez naturally to us nomados..I hope my daughter learns this.. Its important to not forget the bigger picture when things go wrong n its important not to quit... Life is too short..lets live On a different note we went to srisailamm on new years...it was awesome..if yu r in hyderabad...its a must watch...but dont forget to book ...

Paani puri Lil ones smile her saying good mrng smell of rain hair cut Choosing a nice lipcolor cheese ma papa at my home driving on an empty road High decibel music Watching the lil one play hot cuppa adrak chai smell of winter Maggi (original masala) Dominos choco lava cake hot long drives Leisure moments spent doing nothing with him perfumes lovely pair of shoe novels on a sunday noon late night movies Candle lit bathrooms what makes u happy? U must jot it down to recreate those magical moments often in ur life...

I have a lil one who’s shortly going to turn 5. We went to this restaurant the other day, there was a couple sitting next to us..Both parents were high on their drinks, I could just listen to Shamit, finish your plate, Shamit pls don’t stand there, Shamit eat fast, Shamit pls dont crush my saree, Shamit behave…Ugh…I pitied poor Shamit who was hardly living like a kiddo his age should! There were way too many instructions for his age... So just thot of sharing little pointers for helping your children grow smart, happy and confident: 1. Don’t mother them too much…let them explore life( while keeping them safe)! Let them dirty their hands in the mud, let her wear that faided house skirt to an outing if she really wants. It helps them develop confidence and self esteem! Here i am not saying to let them roam around without guardian outside the house, i say that while you keep these lil ones under ur watchful eyes let them do things on their own in their own way..give them freedom of c...

Ok…last week was chaotic, busy and stressful. But inspite of all the chaos and mess around me I managed to do my 30 minute walk. Now this is not gym I am talking about. This is a meandering walk through the open environs and fresh air. The fellow joggers change everyday, the vibe, the air and the tranquility does not. In crowded cities too, if you look around, you happen to find small pockets of greens, areas full of trees and fresh air. This area in my neighbourhood is not an ideal walk track but its sorta nice. This road is purgative and its forgiving to me and my soul. It provides me the vent I need, the fitness I crave and the focus I desire! Last few years spent at Mumbai, Delhi and Lucknow, i could somehow always find such amazing sorroundings somewhere lurking around. I am slowly building my pace and my stamina. I am able to manage myself n my stress better n thus the family stays happier! I am eating ok…Partial binges of motichoor laddu brought by my loving papa for Dussehra ...

Confession time ladies...I have been eating unhealthy and piling on weight like crazy. At Hyderabad Office, my work hours are erratic, targets stupendous and food, well food...lets not even talk of that...So while i get myself back to the gym and fitness. This time around i thought to do it more holistically and slowly...Baby steps u see...since dont want to fall off the regime. Healthy from within will showcase on a weekly basis what li'l smart changes i have made in my daily life to feel healthier and fitter! This week for finding fitness within madness i did this: 1- No leftovers to be consumed, no last nights fridge descended pizza. 2- Relaxed meals...sitdown n without smart phone within reach...MINDFUL EATING 3- Buttermilk twice a day for 11am, 4pm hunger pangs. 4- Goodbye tea/ coffee....i realised that while meeting up with clients and stakeholders i ended up gulping 7-8 cups daily...not to mention the increased numbers during month end, quarter end and crazy review me...

We hear so many crash diets...sm do proteins at night...some follow atkins, gm diet..list is endless...Some diets work, some dont..All I want us working moms to remember is diets are not as important as the exerise part is. Coz to b frank, working moms should'nt do fad diets, we want energy n strength to last us the whole day n more! Though fats r best avoided. Pls take out lil time from ur busy schedules, from 20 minutes to an hour of physical activity.., You may want to work out 20 mins on weekdays but on weekend why not make it 40 mins...balance is the key., n consistency! Pls buy yourselves some flattering gym wear, good shoes n yu r set.,. For me good music is the only carrot....carry my headphones to gym A good playlist ensures happy fun work out. So what is stopping y'all. Dont you want those inches melting away?

For those of you who enquired on fitness in previous posts, I am finally back to gym, treadmill 30 minutes, weights 10 minutes, Complete nirvana for those moments spent working out......... Wondering, why does it take extreme life events for me to look back towards my health and fitness levels..... Go work out, get your endorphins up...Deep breathe and live... Carbs- only in 1 meal, preferably lunch Dinner wound up before 8pm. Stairs instead of lift Nimbu pani for tea.... dhokla for samosa 2 ltrs of water a day better thoughts better focus,,,,good health... Good health to one and all! Cheers!