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October 30, 2024 By Vandana Juneja Leave a Comment

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle During Diwali: Balancing Tradition and Well-Being

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a joyous and vibrant celebration for many. It’s a time for family gatherings, exchanging gifts, and indulging in an array of delicious sweets and snacks. However, for those committed to a healthy lifestyle, Diwali can present some challenges. The good news is that with some thoughtful planning and a mindful approach, it’s entirely possible to enjoy the festivities while still maintaining your health and well-being goals.

Set Realistic Goals

Before diving into Diwali celebrations, set realistic goals for yourself. Instead of striving for perfection, aim for moderation and balance. Understand that Diwali is a time for enjoyment and occasional indulgence, and that’s perfectly okay. Your goals should be achievable and in alignment with your overall health and fitness journey.

Educate Yourself on Nutrition

Knowledge is a powerful tool when it comes to making informed choices. Learn about the nutritional content of common festive foods and sweets. This understanding will help you practice portion control and make healthier choices during Diwali. For example, be aware that certain sweets are high in sugar and calories, while others may have healthier ingredients.

Plan and Track Your Meals

Planning your meals in advance, especially before attending Diwali gatherings, can be a game-changer. Having a balanced meal before heading to a celebration can help prevent overindulgence. Consider keeping a food diary to stay mindful of your food choices, ensuring you don’t go overboard during the festive season.

Explore Healthy Alternatives

The good news is that you can enjoy Diwali treats without feeling guilty. Many traditional sweets and snacks have healthier alternatives. For instance, you can make sweets with less sugar, healthier fats, and more nutritious ingredients. You’ll be amazed at how delicious and satisfying these healthier options can be.

Stay Active

Physical activity is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Even during the festive season, it’s important to continue with your exercise routine. You can even make it fun and festive. Consider activities like dancing to Diwali music, taking family walks, or participating in Diwali-themed fitness events.

Manage Stress

Diwali can be stressful for many due to various commitments and responsibilities. Stress management is vital for both your mental and physical well-being. Explore stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness to help you stay calm and centered.

Seek Support

Share your health and fitness goals with friends and family who share similar aspirations. Having a support system in place can be a significant motivator. You can lean on each other for guidance and encouragement during the festive season.

Practice Mindful Eating

Mindful eating involves savoring each bite, eating slowly, and listening to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. By paying attention to what your body is telling you, you can avoid overindulging and make healthier food choices.

Reward Yourself

Consider implementing a rewards system for achieving your health and fitness goals during Diwali. Treat yourself to non-food rewards when you meet your targets. This positive reinforcement can be an excellent motivator.

Stay Accountable

Accountability is key to staying on track. Schedule regular check-ins with a fitness professional or a friend who shares your goals—having someone to report your progress to can help you remain committed to your objectives.

Think Long Term

Lastly, remember that your health and fitness journey is not limited to the festive season. Embrace the long-term benefits of a healthy lifestyle, as they contribute to your overall well-being and quality of life.

Diwali is a time to celebrate and enjoy with your loved ones. With the right approach, you can have a fantastic time while staying true to your health and fitness goals. This Diwali, celebrate the festival of lights while also celebrating your commitment to a healthier and happier you, wishing you a joyous and prosperous Diwali!

We hope you have a great Diwali, and these tips help you celebrate a happier, healthier, and guilt-free one. If these tips are beneficial to you, please let us know in the comments below. For more on healthy living, check out Healthy Reads or get additional tips directly from a GOQii Coach by subscribing to Personalised Health Coaching here.

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October 25, 2024 By Parwage Alam 3 Comments

10 Ways To Eliminate Bad Habits & Embrace Good Ones This Diwali

eliminate bad habits this DiwaliIt’s that month of the year when festivities start. We have just finished with Dusshera, an important Hindu festival, and now we are gearing ourselves for the Festival of Lights. Deepawali is celebrated on the occasion of gaining success over the bad (Ravana) and the returning of goodness. Bad Qualities could be the 10 heads of Ravana namely:

  1. Kama vasana (Lust)
  2. Krodha (Anger)
  3. Moha (Attachment)
  4. Lobha (Greed)
  5. Mada (Pride)
  6. Matsara (Jealousy)
  7. Swartha (Selfishness)
  8. Anyaaya (Injustice)
  9. Amanavta (Cruelty)
  10. Ahankara (Ego)

If we can eliminate the above bad qualities within ourselves, then we, in all likelihood, would end up being better human beings. Today, we have modern day demons in our life, which are making it unhealthy and lead us towards a bad and shorter life. This Diwali, let’s get rid of the modern day and olden days demons together!

10 Modern Day Bad Habits We Need To Eliminate This Diwali 

1. Smoking
I do not think I need to explain what smoking is? Smoking is responsible for several diseases, such as cancer, long-term (chronic) respiratory diseases, and heart disease, as well as premature death. You can read how smoking affects your health in the following articles:

  • Smoking is Injurious to health – http://goqii.com/blog/caution-smoking-is-injurious-to-health/
  • Effects of Smoking on your Muscles – http://goqii.com/blog/effects-of-smoking-on-your-muscles/

2. Alcohol and drugs
Today, most of us are used to late night parties-  be it an office party, a birthday party, a marriage anniversary or the likes. One of the most common beverage in parties is ALCOHOL! In any celebration, you’ll find a number of alcoholic beverages that flow like water and we tend to consume them without much thought. This leads to a number of health complications. These complications have been talked about at length in this article on the Effects of Alcohol on your Health.

3. Stress
Stress is one of the most understated evils of our time hiding under the veils of office work, relationships and other everyday affairs. You can name any lifestyle diseases and one of the reasons behind it, in most cases, is stress. Stress can also lead to weight gain! Keeping stress under control will not only help you stay calm and relaxed but also helps you keep your weight under control and lifestyle diseases at bay! So manage your stress well!

4. Unhealthy Eating Habits
We are well aware that we need to form good eating habits to stay healthy but do we really follow them? Its only after we have put on excess weight that we try to manage our diet or follow some sort of diet plan to reduce weight. Instead of doing that, isn’t it better to eat healthy before things go wrong? While you’re forming healthy eating habits, make sure that you are also aware of the habits that are destroying your health and correct them.

5. Laziness
There is no dearth of excuses to avoid exercises and make ourselves lazy. One does not realize that laziness leads us to a sedentary lifestyle and eventually to a shorter life. You don’t even need to do any strenuous exercises or hit the gym daily. Just basic walking, taking the elevator instead of stairs and moving as much as you can will help you stay healthy. The core idea is to keep yourself active and off the couch. If you still think you’re bogged down by chores and do not have time, you can turn your daily chores into workouts!

6. Denial (about our health – physical or mental)
Another dangerous demon is denial. People will go to any extent to not find out about their health. Most are generally ok not getting a health check up done. This can be quite dangerous. Getting regular health check-ups is imperative because many health conditions can be resolved if detected early.

7. Sleep
For a better health, you need sound sleep of about 6 to 8 hours. If you spend the whole night finishing your pending tasks or binge watching a show, then you are certainly walking into a health hazard waiting to happen. There are too many health related irregularities which are caused by lack of sleep. But, if you have a proper sleep, you can get rid of all your issues. If you find it difficult to fall asleep, try these breathing techniques or follow these tips for better sleep.

8. Environment
While celebrating Diwali, we all try to burst crackers that pollute the environment. If you breathe in such an environment, it will only affect your health. After Diwali, the pollution still persists and can affect the heart and brain. People with existing heart or lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart disease, or ischemic heart disease are at increased risk of admission to hospitals based on the severity of an already existing problem. Given these issues, it would be nice if we use eco friendly ways of celebrating Diwali.

9. Sweets and Immunity
Most sweets contain refined sugar, which directly impacts our immunity. Sweets are quite pleasurable to eat, but eating too many can negatively impact your health. Sweets often lack beneficial nutrients and are full of detrimental ones, including saturated fat, sugars and artificial sugars. Excessive sweet consumption can increase the risk of Diabetes, Crohn’s Disease and lead to tooth decay. Additionally, it can also reduce HDL cholesterol and bone strength. While you might not be able to avoid sweets, eat them in moderation and be smart about it!

10. Unsafe Sex
And the last demon on our list is unsafe sex! We are a nation that’s very uncomfortable talking about sex and this has led to the state where a lot of people are ignorant about safe sex. Unsafe sex can lead to Sexual Transmitted Diseases like HIV/AIDS or unwanted pregnancies. Always remember that you must use a condom. If you don’t have one at that particular time, use other forms of contraceptives, but remember that other forms of contraceptives do not guard against STDs. Prevention is better than cure!

So we hope you take stock of these modern day demons and eliminate bad habits this Diwali! If you need help conquering these demons, you can always find an ally in our team of experts waiting to guide and motivate you to live a healthier lifestyle. You can start by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

Wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Diwali!

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