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// I learnt Bharatanatyam for over 18 years and was always active, so I never had to worry about my intake or my weight or my strength. I was always termed “too skinny and not charming enough”. I Don’t think it really bothered me though. ⁣
However, when I discontinued, I obviously started gaining quite a bit of weight. I had also started a new job, so a combination of bad eating and sleeping along with my idleness lead to my weight gain. ⁣
This didn’t really get to me until one day I had a medical camp at work and tested my blood sugar levels. I was told that I was borderline diabetic and wasn’t too far away from stepping into the other side of the line. I was quiet shocked and realised how my poor choices of lifestyle had actually started affecting my health.⁣
I didn’t wait for too long after that, I started cardio and cut down carbs and sugar just the way I was advised by a very popular nutritionist. Of course I started loosing a few kilos, but was also not as strong as before, struggled to not over eat and sustain the weight loss. That’s when I was suggested weight training. ⁣
I was hesitant, but I took a chance and started lifting and to my surprise, I enjoyed it too much and realised I was also a lot stronger than I thought I was. I used to lift heavier than most people I knew and even started participating in competitions. ⁣
I was so happy for myself, however, was being branded as “bulky and not feminine”, which definitely made me feel bad about the way I looked. ⁣
But realised, that people had something to say either way and what really matters is how you want to look. I liked the way I looked and the way I felt. So, I continued to look the way I eat and lift the way I did and trust me, I was never happier.⁣
Even though my goals have changed now and am back to looking a lot smaller than I used to, I am way more stronger and can  confidently pull a 95kg deadlift with ease. I have never been happier (as always). ⁣
Skinny or bulky, you do you. I know all of you have heard this term time and again, but trust me, it’s a magical phrase. Emily Ratajkowski or Serena Williams, be who you want to be and what makes you the happiest.
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On the blog today - another one of my lists - this one’s of my favorite channels for home workouts. .
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I’ve also included some information about the diastasis recti friendly channels/options I’ve come across and some that were shared with me last week by some of you. .
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Link in bio and I’ll also add it to my stories in a few minutes. .
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#andSoweadult #dubaiblogger #chennaiblogger #uaeblogger #indianblogger #homeworkouts #diastasisrectirepair #fitnessjourney
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