My Little Log Book

Why go to the gym when there are plenty of effective weight loss options at home? Doing one's household chores not only saves a lot of money on procuring help but also improves one's feelings of self-worth, gives satisfaction and cleaner looking house. It also improves one's relationship with the spouse/partner I am sure if one is in a relationship! Oh, it saves on the gym costs too.  Here's what you can expect to lose in calories if you start doing some basic chores • Vacuuming : Vacuuming your carpets and floors for an hour can burn roughly  100-200 calories 1. The more rooms you tackle, the more calories you’ll burn. • Laundry : Loading and unloading the washer and dryer, putting away clothes, and transporting loads around the house can burn about  50-100 calories per hour 1. • Mopping : Mopping your floors can burn  100-200 calories  in an hour. • Scrubbing the Bathroom : An hour of scrubbing the bathroom can burn  180-300 calories . • Rearranging F...

Here are my Top 5 things to do in the morning for a healthy, happy and fit day. 1. Listen to songs of nature. If you strain your ears in the morning you will catch the tailor bird, babbler, sparrow or drongo conversing if you are lucky. Else there is the pigeon mynah or crow. A few minutes of listening to the titter and titter sets a tranquil mood for the day. There are are other sounds of nature to catch too like the fall of leaves, rustle of wind or if you are lucky and near the coast, the breaking of the waves. So go ahead and find your songs of nature around you. 2. Sit quietly and reflect. Even a few minutes of absolute solitude helps set the tone for the day as one reaches out to one's core. It helps one figure out what is essential in life and what is not. 3. Observe a creature. This activity again connects us to other beings other than humans. Whether  it is an early bird looking for a worm or a bee looking for honey, a wasp going about building it's nest, little fishes...

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and nutrition expert, has shared her top 5 breakfast options that are not only healthy but also beneficial for mental fitness. Here’s a summary of her recommendations: Chia Pudding: A homemade chia seed pudding is one of her go-to breakfasts. It’s high in fiber, which supports a healthy gut microbiome and brain communication, and contains omega-3 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory effects on the brain ¹ .  Scramble, Omelet, or Baked Frittata: Eggs are a great source of healthy fats, proteins, and vitamins. The yolks are rich in vitamin D and serotonin, which help regulate mood. Dr. Naidoo suggests choosing eggs from pasture-raised, cage-free chickens for the best quality ¹ . Savory Tofu Scramble: For those who prefer a plant-based option, a savory tofu scramble is an excellent choice. Tofu is rich in tryptophan and soy isoflavones, which are associated with reduced symptoms of depression ¹ . Green Smoothie: A blend of leafy greens...