Women Fitness India February 2023

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think”– Christopher Robin – Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart disease at bay. Being more physically active and eating a healthy diet are important steps for your heart health. You can make the changes gradually, one at a time. But making them is very important. The celebrity on our February cover is actress Elli AvRam who after doing films like Malang, Naane Varuven, and recently-released GoodBye, is finally getting the love and appreciation she deserves. She is accompanied by Pragya Jaiswal who is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Telugu films. A special feature is…

After films like Malang, Naane Varuven, and recently-released GoodBye, actress Elli AvrRam is finally getting the love and appreciation she deserves. The Swedish-Greek actress, who shot to fame after her stint on Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss, made her debut with Mickey Virus in 2013. She went on to star in some not-so-successful movies but eventually managed to prove her mettle as an actress. The Verdict - State Vs Nanavati Actress’s Journey In The Indian Film Industry Has Not Been Easy For An Outsider Like Elli One Of The Most Difficult Things Was To Get The Right Projects Women Fitness India Gets in a candid chat in our February #LoveThyself Issue with Elli AvrRam, on struggles, diets, and mental health. Elli you started your career as a dancer, being part of Swedish TV Drama, and…

Is it really that important to walk 10,000 steps a day? What’s so special about 10,000 steps and why is that the standard set by wellness apps? Why not 8,000, 9,000, or even 15,000 or more? No doubt, Walking is a great exercise form. The origins of the 10,000-step recommendation aren’t exactly scientific. Pedometers sold in Japan in the 1960s were marketed under the name “manpo-kei,” which translates to “10,000 steps meter,” said Catrine Tudor-Locke, director of the Walking Behavior Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. The idea resonated with people, and gained popularity with Japanese walking groups, Tudor-Locke said. The Science Behind Walking 10,000 Steps There was plenty of research that suggested walking 10,000 steps a day is a great thing to do, because walking…

“Parents don’t want to take their children to counselors or psychiatric treatment because they are concerned what other family members may think, concerned about what society may think. I’ve come across situations where people who are experiencing mental illnesses want to seek help but the family won’t allow them to do that”Deepika Padukone, Actress Children with good mental health feel loved, safe and secure in their environments. They also feel happy and positive about themselves most of the time. They’re kind to themselves during tough times or when things don’t go the way they expect. They enjoy life, learn well and get along well with family and friends. On the other hand, a child suffering from mental health issues is generally defined as one having delayed or disrupted age-appropriate thinking,…

A dolescent eating disorders such as anorexia (starvation to achieve the ‘ideal body’ weight though the person may already be at it), bulimia (excessive eating and purging), binge eating disorder, and compulsive overeating are concerns every parent hopes to avoid. An eating disorder begins with emotional health problem that escalate into a mental health illness that has severe physical consequences. It is not as simple as a desire for slimness. Red Flags for Identification of Eating Disorder A sudden change to vegetarianism, as a means of cutting out food groups, fat or calories. Clothes that suddenly start to fit more loosely followed with negative comments about self-image or the body. Extra time in the bathroom, particularly after meals, with evidence of vomiting in the bathroom or elsewhere. A drop in…

We fail to realize that love manifests itself in many ways and the most underrated is food. Be it Valentine’s day celebration or Holi get-together everyone is in the lookout to try some new innovative lip-smacking recipes. WF team got in touch with food blogger, Nidhi Bothra whose goal is to simplify the hassles of healthy cooking and conquer the vast sea of food with traditional and modern recipes. Being born and raised in India but eventually moving to the US, Nidhi’s cooking strives to blur the lines between Indian style and modern flair. - She Goes On To Add - “I always try to use easily available ingredients and simplify recipes to make food that appeals to all generations. Reinventing traditional foods with a modern flair, I try to…