Focus on Fitness

According to Dr. Sheela, the important aspect of a weight-loss routine is that one must never aspire to look a certain way or like someone else. For, at the end of the day, we can only look like a new version of ourselves.

As far as weight goes, diet is more important than exercise, However, she added that diet alone did not improve fitness levels. “In moderation, everything is fine. “If you had an ice-cream or a sweet that day, make up for it by walking an extra 45 minutes,” added Dr. Gita.

Help from yoga?

Can yoga be a substitute to weight-training? “Indian women have low muscle mass when compared to their Western counterparts,” said Dr. Sheela. “This is the reason for half of our health problems.” Ashtanga yoga can be a substitute to weight-training to a certain extent, while regular Hatha yoga cannot, she said. Can millets be used as a substitute to rice? “Yes. Unrefined red rice can also be had in the place of rice. It has its own nutrients.” Answering a question on detox diet, Dr. Sheela said that “the human body is absolutely phenomenal. You don’t need to go on a detox diet. The eat-sleep-exercise routine is in itself a detoxification process”.

Though workout systems such as zumba and Pilates are sought-after weigh-loss practices, one should choose the right way to lose weight. “Doing this one thing will not help you; you have to find out what combination is good for you.”

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