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Cert. Functional Nutritionist, Yoga Therapist
& Gut Health Coaches 🥗🧘‍♀️🏃
🎯: Make wellness bigger than pharma 🍃
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Running out of breath before your legs give up? I used to think I needed to get fitter or run slower. 🏃‍♀️

Turns out, sometimes it’s not your pace, it’s how you breathe. And this tip is something someone told me while we were running a marathon and has stayed with me forever because it actually works! 🤩

Try it on your next run and notice:
→ how quickly you recover
→ whether your breathing feels more controlled
→ whether you can hold your pace more comfortably

And remember: running is not just about training your legs. Your breathing is part of the training too. 🤍

Save this for your next run & send it to your running buddy. ✌️

(Running tips | running for beginners | breathing while running | running technique | endurance training | 10K training | women who run | beginner runner, strava, stravarunning, nikerunning, nikerunclub, nrc, stravaruns, strongwomen, breathing hacks, running breathing, breathing technique) by @theleafygut

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Yoga didn’t just change how my body moves, it changed how my mind responds.

From chasing poses to finding presence. From pushing harder to listening better.

Every asana has taught me something about patience, strength, and coming back to myself.

Happy International Yoga Day. 🤍 Keep moving. 🍃

#InternationalYogaDay #TheLeafyGut #YogaJourney #MindBodyConnection #MoveWithIntention by @theleafygut

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3 months ago

The 1st KM is like meeting strangers.

Awkward. Uncomfortable. Questionable.

Then suddenly… you’re best friends. 🏃‍♀️😂

Don’t quit before the introduction is over. 🙌

#RunningHumor #RunnerLife #10KTraining #RunClub #TheLeafyGut by @theleafygut

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2 months ago

We shouldn’t have to pay to feel safe while doing something as simple as running.

Yet here we are.. women taking to the streets in Delhi and across campuses, demanding the basic right to move through public spaces without fear.

We don’t need more restrictions.
We need safer streets | accountability | freedom.

Because running should be about the finish line..
not making it home safely.

((women’s safety, Delhi protests, women in Delhi, sexual violence, sexual assault, women’s rights, women who run, female runners, running safety, public safety, safer streets, women empowerment, India, Delhi women, women’s freedom, running community)) by @theleafygut

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6 days ago

Stop searching for the best detox drink. Start supporting the organs already doing the job.

Your body has a built-in detox system. Your liver and kidneys work 24/7 to remove waste, no expensive juice cleanse, detox tea, or powder required.

What actually supports your gut health?
✔️ Eat more fiber
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Sleep at least 7 hours
✔️ Cut back on added sugar

If you feel “lighter” after a cleanse, it’s usually because of fewer calories, less food volume, and water loss, not because toxins magically disappeared.

Don’t let marketing convince you that your body is broken.

Save this before your next detox purchase, and share it with someone who still believes green juices are the answer. 🤷‍♀️

GutHealth DetoxMyth WomenHealth #FunctionalNutrition GutHealing DigestiveHealth HealthyHabits NutritionFacts HormoneHealth WellnessWithoutFads TheLeafyGut FiberRich HealthyLifestyle IndianNutrition YogaForHealth by @theleafygut

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17 bibs. 17 kits. One very committed friend.
@run.yodha , we’re coming for you. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

((RunYodha2026, BibExpo, Runner life, RunningCommunity, MarathonLife, RaceDay, RunningFriends, RunTogether, RunnersOfIndia, DelhiRunners, noida runners, Milind Soman, run against hunger)) taken in Noida by @theleafygut

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10 days ago

Periods don’t pause for races. Neither should period care. 🩸🏃🏻‍♀️

I’ve been running for 10 years, and honestly, I’ve reached a point where I sometimes have to plan which races to sign up for based on my period dates.

And yes, a lot of women can run comfortably on their periods. But a lot of women can’t, and both experiences are valid. 🍃

What we’re asking for isn’t complicated:

🩸 Sanitary pads at aid stations
🚻 Porta potties along the route
☕ Tie-ups with cafes, stores & outlets en-route for emergency washroom access

Because when women are showing up to run, the race experience should account for women’s real bodies too.

Let’s make races more inclusive, accessible and period-friendly.

Race organisers- can we make this a standard, not an afterthought? 🫶🏻

Tag a runner + race organiser who needs to see this.

(Ladakh Marathon, Ladakh Marathon 2026, Run Yodha, Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, marathon, women who run, women runners, female runners, women’s health, period awareness, period friendly races, menstrual health, menstrual hygiene, sanitary pads, race day essentials, inclusive running, inclusive races, running community, Indian runners, marathon training, long distance running, The Leafy Gut, TLG, women in sports, running motivation) by @theleafygut

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12 days ago

Maslow had a hierarchy of needs. We had a hierarchy of carbs. 😂
During our Ladakh runs, carbs were doing some serious heavy lifting. Rice, kothey momos, parathas, tingmo, thukpa, chutagi… 🤤 if it had carbs, it had a place on our plate. 😁

Because when you’re running at altitude, fueling your body isn’t the time to fear food. But back home? We’re back to our consciously balanced routine. Protein, fibre, healthy fats, carbs.. and yes, dessert too. 🌿
The goal isn’t to eat less. It’s to fuel smarter, eat enough, and understand what your body needs.
Carbs aren’t the villain. Context matters. 🤍

((carb loading, running nutrition, endurance nutrition, Ladakh marathon, marathon fueling, pre run nutrition, post run recovery, carbs for runners, balanced nutrition, sports nutrition, fitness couple, healthy eating, functional nutrition, mindful eating, The Leafy Gut)) taken in Leh, Ladakh by @theleafygut

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16 days ago

Some runs are about the finish line. Some are about the people who help you get there. ❤️

At the @run.yodha event on 27 September, I’ll be your pacer for 10k in under 60 mins. If that’s your goal, I’ll run alongside you through every kilometre, every tough patch, and every moment you need that little extra push.

And this time, we’re grateful to be part of a run where every step carries a bigger purpose. Because at Run Yodha 2026, we’re not just running for ourselves- we’re running against hunger.

🏃‍♀️ Simranjeet Kaur — 10k | 55 mins

Your pace. Your purpose. Your Yodha moment.

Use code LEAFYGUT40 to register. DM for more details. 🍃

((#RunYodha #RunAgainstHunger #RunYodha2026 #NoidaMarathon TLG ConsciouslyBalanced, Milind Soman, Run Against Hunger)) by @theleafygut

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19 days ago

I always wanted to fly. 🪽

As a kid, I’d imagine what it would feel like
to just… take off. Turns out, the closest I’ve come to flying
is running. 🏃🏻‍♀️

Can’t even remember how it started a decade ago. I did get off it for a while.. And now? I’m hooked again.

Maybe I was never meant to fly. Maybe I was just meant to run. ✨

Thank you @kineticfilms.in for capturing these moments so well. 🫶

((Ladakh marathon 2026, running high, chasing childhood dreams)) taken in Leh, Ladakh by @theleafygut

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20 days ago

This was a tough year personally. There were moments I genuinely wondered if I’d even make it back to training for a race like this, with so much going on.

After losing my Nani earlier this year, I started training harder. I’d zone out, think about life, death, everything in between, but kept moving ahead. Not because it was easy.
Because stopping wasn’t an option.

This one was for both my Nanaji and Nani.. all of us miss you every single day. It never gets easier, but we keep moving ahead, one foot in front of the other. 😊 taken in Leh, Ladakh by @theleafygut

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21 days ago

I had my race to finish today, but somehow she still found her way to me again. We had been in touch these past couple of days, and her mother was kind and enthusiastic enough to get her to meet us today post our race.

Some moments are bigger than the race itself, and some hugs stay with you long after the finish line. ❤️ A heart-warming, cuddle-worthy moment indeed. 😌

((running, marathon, ladakh, ladakh marathon, half marathon, running motivation, 21.1k, runner, little runner, baby runner, finish line, wholesome, emotional moment, special moment, race day, running community, running journey, unforgettable moments, pure joy, memories, leh)) taken in Leh, Ladakh by @theleafygut

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