New you, day by day!

There are times when you know you can be so much more than what you are, and there is so much you can change.

Of all things in this world, change is the only one thing, that is constant.

I have met so many women, who need to, want to and try to change so many things in their lives. Be it health, wealth or happiness.

I have always believed that we all have been blessed with one inherent quality: the ability to bring in change, so that we could bring all the we deserved and desired in to our lives. Most of us pass through most of our lives never opening this gift!

Of all the advice I wish to give, I know that the advice to change something will be the toughest to follow, because, we love routine!

I want to begin the process of change, by being an example. All the goals I have set, are still to be met. Would love to have all of you along on this incredible journey.

Are you ready to meet the new you?

Love,
Mom-RD.

On being a Mom...

It's not new for anyone to point out that motherhood is probably the only relationship where you give yourself to someone, selflessly, with whole heart and many a times, get nothing in return.

I would like to add here that I love being a Mom to my LO (little one) but there are days and times when I wish that I would be that independent and carefree person, that I, until recently, was.

To all those girls and women, who love babies and want to have these angels for themselves, please see this and prepare! Owning one may make you cry, not only with joy, but also out of pain and helplessness.

Here is a list of the top 5 things that every girl should know, before she takes up being a Mom! (And I wish someone had told me these!)

1. Babies don't sleep at night : Babies have been well fed in the womb, and on entering the world, demand the same treatment. Nights are just too long for babies to sleep, they need to be fed at 2 hour intervals, more for some, less for others. So goodbye full night sleep!

2. You dont want to eat healthy or exercise: Nutritionally speaking, most of your nutrient reserves, especially iron and calcium have declined. Protein stores are on the way down, because you lose muscle easily as exercise seems like a dream after all the nights you have been up. Pre-baby nutrition stats are long gone, and though post baby diet is crucial, who wants to eat healthy when all you can do is binge on convenient muffins and crave chocolate.

3. Hormones actually make you seem crazy: I swear I have cried for something as trivial as remembering nursery lullabies, thanks to post- baby hormones! Baby brain (or being a little slow) comes in naturally,  thanks to all that lost sleep and hormones. So basically, you seem crazy and act stupid, confused and forgetful. Dang! 

4. You don't look, or feel the same: This one is obvious, but very little is understood about the need of wanting to be yourself post a life altering event. Being who you originally were would help getting around the task of raising a small human, but alas! This event will take a long time, if it ever does. Back aches, neck stains and jiggle arms are part of the new you (:()

5. The feeling that you have fought a battle and have emerged victorius: Every time the routine has been successfully followed, you feel this way. Be it tummy time, feed time, sleep time, potty time, bath time or story time, if it's done correctly and with successful results, you are elated. No matter how trivial the task may seem to others!

The list is longer, but it's all I can sum up for now. Cheers to motherhood!

Love,
Mom, RD.

A journey of a 1000 miles, begins with the first post.

Every story always has a beginning. Mine goes like this...

I have always been a passionate food enthusiast. Food sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics came to me easily and allowed me to pursue my passion as my career. I started off as a product specialist and moved on to brand management. My career was this high flying tv, newspaper and radio nutritionist. I loved every bit.

Cut 2: My baby, born on the 4th of May, coincides her birthday with the star wars day (may the forth (ce) be with you) and Audrey Hepburn's birthday (awesome!)

My life can be now be divided into two halves.

This blog is an honest attempt to reach to you, not only my stories and learnings as a Mom and registered dietitian, but also keep up with the latest trends, and discoveries that can make life easy and wonderful.

Cheers to the new beginning,

Mom, RD.