Growing up in a South Asian family, I always observed an obsession with weight. Whether the subject is newborn babies, teenage girls, or grown women, it appears to be a topic of discussion. I don’t think it’s limited to one culture and the more I talk to people, the more I feel that it’s almost […]
In November 2016, I was riding high on a wave of wellness. I had lost 20 lbs at that point, was working out hard 3 days a week, walking every single day and training for a 5K 3x a week. I was looking great after having felt frumpy and overweight for so long. I was […]
Every challenge has its obstacles. Weight-loss, ESPECIALLY for moms, is a super difficult challenge. Not only are there time and freedom restrictions- eg, you can’t just go running when you’re free because there are two little ones attached to your leg- but also, if you’re overweight, ,there are physical and mental obstacles that you must […]
My story is pretty typical. In my youth, I was always skinny despite having a terrible diet and little to no exercise. I got married in my early twenties and started gaining weight soon after. Because the weight gain was so gradual, I didn’t really notice it. If someone, including my husband, would comment on […]