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December 2017
ContentsEditor's Note: P3Our President/Chief Editor motivates you to stay fit thisChristmas season.Cover Story: P4Exclusive Interview with India’s most popular music show host,Shibani DandekarMust-Do Exercises: P8Have you always wondered if lifting weights would make youlook bulky? No need to worry anymore, we are here toanswer all your questions!Pregnancy Tips: P10Our in-house Gynecologist shares tips and tricks to get rid ofthat stubborn Pregnancy Pouch; easily.Recipes We Love!: P12Beat the winter chills with our 5 healthy and delicious wintersoups for you and your loved ones.Fashion & Lifestyle:P18Is the wedding season being too heavy on your pocket? Checkout our list of pocket-friendly gifts to impress your friends.P21Krishna Mehta brings to you this season's latest trends on therunway.Weight Loss Story: P23Losing 25 kgs is not any easy battle, but Nisha believes it is'Mind Over Body'. Read her full story.Shopping: P26Shop the best of this season with our top recommendations.Sun-Sign Fitness: P27Learn what your sun-sign says for your Winter fitness goals.
“You don’t need endless time and perfect conditions. Do itnow. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch yourheart start beating.The winter chill of December reminds us of a number of things- ending of anotherdynamic year and the new year promises, related to health, fitness, beauty &following a healthy diet.Guess who is the celebrity for the month of December? Yes, its none other thanthe, Stunning Anchor & Singer Shibani Dandekar who joins us on Women Fitnessto share her fitness & success story. The role of exercise in leading a fit & healthylifestyle is imperative for her . "to work the hours I do I need my body to not justaesthetically look a certain way but also feel great so being healthy isn’t a lifestylechoice for me it IS LIFE."Take note with increasing incidence of a sedentary lifestyle it is important toincorporate strength training into our exercise program for all physical activitylevels and genders. (The other essential components are aerobic exercise andflexibility.) Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, the latest fitness trend allowswomen to get “back to the basics” with fitness.The "Pregnancy Pouch" is another aspect which bothers every female who wantto look their best both physically and emotionally. Increasing consciousness is agood sign of staying fit. This month we bring to you smart tips to manage thePregnancy Pouch. Take note to stay away from shortcuts for they carry long-termhealth risks.Catch up on 8 Impressive And Pocket-Friendly Wedding Gift Ideas with the arrivalof the wedding season. There is a varied choice which can leave you confused.At the same time, there are options which are practical like, bedsheets & dinnersets, home temple, and foldable wardrobes. Look out for more ideas. Do not forgetto peep into Krishna Mehta's Autumn Winter 2017 Collection to look your best.This month we also share with you a real weight loss success story, proving onecan overcome challenges with determination and effort.Looking forward to seeing you in the new year. Have a healthy & fun-filled 2018.
Cover Story
Shibani Dandekar virtually grew up on stage.Proficient in both Western & Indian styles ofsong & dance, this fiery performer learned theropes of the industry whilst in the spotlight onAustralia’s grandest stages, including the worldrenowned Sydney Opera House.Shibani relocated to New York, where shequickly made a name for herself hosting 3nationally syndicated TV shows – ‘NamasteAmerica’, ‘V Desi’ & ‘AVS’ (Asian Variety Show).In this role, she introduced Bollywood’s biggeststars to American audiences and also hosted‘An Evening With Shah Rukh Khan in AtlanticCity’Check out her spectacular journey tobecoming a Stage Diva, in her interview withMs. Namita Nayyar, President, Women FitnessOrg.At the beginning of your career, yourelocated to New York, where you hosted3 nationally syndicated TV shows –‘Namaste America’, ‘V Desi’ & ‘AVS’(Asian Variety Show). Soon after youshifted your base to India, and sincethen have been doing exceptionallygreat work. Share with us yourincredible journey of making a mark inthe entertainment industry?Wow how long do I have?!! I basically spentmy 20’s really struggling to see if I had acareer in entertainment . it is strange, butwithout sounding negative, I never reallythought there was a chance for it. both myhosting opportunities in America and Indiahappened purely by chance because on bothoccasions people encouraged me to auditionand I resisted a little but then just went for it andhere I am today! After the first show in India, thehustler in me kicked in and things went intooverdrive and I’ve spent years just trying to doas much as I can and honestly I’ve never beenmore fulfilled or happy creating and buildinga career and watching something growexcites me it isn’t about the money or fame itis the reward of sheer hard work!Introduce us to a day in your life.When I’m shooting I’m on set at location thewhole day so that’s that on a day off the daybegins with a workout always followed by agood breakfast which is always healthy.meetings, more meetings, work calls, someideating, figuring out what I want to do nextwork wise and making it happen and ofcourse social media time as well. other thanthat maybe a massage or hair appointment orall those things we need to do to stay lookingour best . then couch and netflix – best!What exercises comprise your fitnessregime or workout routine?Some crossfit usually burpeeswall ball squatslungesdeadliftspull upsman makerssit upsweighted squatsbench press the usualgood circuit that caters to everything and mix itup on different days.Tell us about the food/meal routine thatyou follow to remain healthy andphysically fit?I am mainly a meat veg kind of girl with somebrown rice and quinoa thrown in almondand coconut flour is good. lots of avocado,love berries, salmon and chicken, mixed nutsand lots of water and coconut water andvegan protein.How would you explain the role ofexercise in leading a fit & healthylifestyle?For me it is imperative . to work the hours Ido I need my body to not just aesthetically looka certain way but also feel great so beinghealthy isn’t a lifestyle choice for me it IS LIFE.
Always great to do something that is a once ina lifetime opportunity I’m an adventure junkieso the journey was exciting and scary at thesame time but definitely something I enjoyeddoing.You have hosted many shows Whataccording to you are the most importantthings to keep in mind while hosting ashow?Be yourself always when hosting you aren’tan actor you are yourself so bringing that flavato what you do is important keep the subjectin mind or the genre of the show rather andthen work it accordingly but always do you.Would you like to tell us about thechanging scenario of fitness in ourcountry over the years?We have a long way to go but it is getting there. when I travel to London I see so many newforms of exercise on the rise and would love tosee more opportunities like that here . Peopleare definitely starting to take an active interest intheir health and fitness so seeing new classesand organic healthy food options in the marketis great.What is your skincare and haircareroutine like? Tell us your Top 5 FavoriteBeauty Products.What effect do you think does socialmedia have in our entertainmentindustry?I use all kerastase products in my hair and getregular cuts and spas . I love using Ouai hairoil on my days off.As much as you let it have I think we blamesocial media rather than our involvement in it be a part of it if you want to and learn todisconnect everything in life is aboutmoderation social media is anotherpublicity tool in the entertainment industry use it to your advantage and be mindful whenusing it that’s all it isn’t evil! hahaI use peter thomas roth cleansers (moor, rose,hydrating) and face masks (aloe, rose,pumpkin, gold) and hydrating serum as well.they are amazing. kora oilla mer creamkama rose waterpeter thomas mud maskpapaya ointment dr lucasYou recently participated as a contestantin Khatron Ke Khiladi. Share with us yourexperience doing the show?Advice and motivational words to theinspiring and budding anchors andactresses who all are your fans, theyshall like to know from you, what theyshould do for their climb to ladder ofsuccess in this field?Be yourself always, understand what yourlimits and work on areas that need
improvement know what you have to offerand bring to the table and stay grounded,always work really hard and remember thatyou are never irreplaceable and finally just putyour head down and get the work done andsmile through it all . be grateful for every smallstep and hurdle along the way they willteach you so much always help othersespecially once you get to a position whereyou can I read something really great thatMiranda Lambert said – when you reach thetop give the woman behind you a hand .YESAlways be humble Always!What do you wish to say about thewebsite Womenfitness.org and messagefor our visitors?Keep on inspiring and supporting each otherbecause that’s really all we need it is reallyso simple to be kind and caring and a platformthat allows us to share and be there for eachother is one of the best in my books
Must-Do ExercisesWomen in India, and other parts of the world,have the common misconception that liftingweights would add bulky muscles to theirstructure and they will not really lose weight.gain, you’ll burn 35 to 50 more calories perday, which is tremendous.So Women Fitness decided to break this mythand bring to you the actual benefits of liftingweights for females.One of the most common misconceptions thatwomen have is that weight training leads to“bulking up.” This is absolutely false becausewomen simply don’t have the testosterone tobuild muscles like men. Women have 10 to 30times less testosterone than men and have amuch harder time gaining size from strengthtraining. Instead women develop muscledefinition and strength without the size, whichhelps improve their stamina, core strength andoverall fitness.1. Not Just Weight Loss, But Fat LossAlthough many people consider weightliftingonly a means to add size, when contrastedhead-to-head against cardio, resistancetraining comes out on top in the battle to burncalories. The huge advantage to weighttraining is your body’s ability to burn fat duringand after exercise.Weight training builds muscle, as lean muscleincreases so does metabolism. A highermetabolism means that you will burn morecalories all day long. Studies found that the theaverage woman who strength trains two tothree times a week for two months will gainnearly two pounds of muscle and will lose 3.5pounds of fat. For each pound of muscle you2. You Gain Strength3. Reduced Chances Of OsteoporosisWeight training not only strengthens muscles, itstrengthens your bones too. Weight trainingincreases bone density, which reduces the riskof fractures and broken bones. Research hasalso shown weight training can increasespinal bone density to create a strong andhealthy spine.
Postmenopausal women are at a greater riskfor osteoporosis because the body no longersecretes estrogen. Resistance training is anexcellent way to combat loss of bone mass,and decrease the risk of osteoporosis.do not exercise.In addition, resistance-training studies on olderadultsshowthatmoderateintensityweightlifting improves memory and cognitivefunction.4. Relieves Stress5. Improves . Endorphins are neurotransmittersthat prevent pain, improve mood, and fightdepression. An increase in ins also stimulate the mind, improvingalertness and boosting energy. Weight-trainingcan brighten your entire day or help youcombat a bad one.Researchers have consistently found that thosewho regularly strength train tend to managestress better and experience fewer adversereactions to stressful situations as those whoWeight-trainingstrengthensyourback,shoulders, and core, helping to correct badposture so that you can stand taller, withshoulders back and spine straight. A strongerback and core will also prevent lower backache.So are you ready to lift now? Hit the gym orget yourself a set of dumbbells at home andstart building your strength today.
Pregnancy TipsIt generally takes women six to eight weeks fortheir stomach to shrink back down to normal sizeafter giving birth.The tummy tends to grow during pregnancy,along with uterus expansion as a woman’suterus has to make room for the growing baby. Itenlarges over the pubic bone, and pushes outthe abdomen during pregnancy. As a result,women can look up to six months pregnant aftergiving birth.The uterus is slow to deflate after pregnancy, buta well-targeted effort can help you overcome the‘Pregnancy Pouch.’ However there are certainfactors that may influence the time taken includingthe woman’s age, the size of the baby, themethod of delivery and her weight before gettingpregnant – can affect how long it takes her bumpto shrink, as well.Breastfeeding helps, especially in the earlymonths after childbirth. Women who breastfeedburn extra calories to make milk. Nursing alsotriggers contractions that help shrink the uterus,making it a workout for the whole body.Exercise helps to manage postnatal stress andshed weight. Whether it’s a stroll around the blockor a postpartum yoga class, physical activitytones stomach muscles and burns calories. Arigorous exercise regimen that includes anaerobic workout and movements that focus onthe abdomen can work wonders. (But beforestarting an exercise routine, make sure your bodyis ready.)Increase your intake of protein at each meal,starting with your breakfast. A 2013 study in the“Obesity” research journal found that eating moreprotein — approximately 35 percent of yourd
nationally syndicated TV shows – ‘Namaste America’, ‘V Desi’ & ‘AVS’ (Asian Variety Show). In this role, she introduced Bollywood’s biggest stars to American audiences and also hosted ‘An Evening With Shah Rukh Khan in Atlantic City’ Check out her spectacular journey to becoming a Stage Diva, in her interview with Ms. Namita Nayyar, President, Women Fitness Org. At the begi
