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A new review found vitamin D2 supplements may lower your vitamin D3 levels. Here's what that means, and how to check your label.

Every fat-loss plan works through a calorie deficit. Here's how big yours should be, how to work it out, and why "eat less" isn't the whole story.

Crunches won't flatten your stomach. Here's why belly fat is stubborn for women, and the four things that actually move it.

Most Indian women eat far less protein than they need while losing weight. Here's your number and how to reach it with everyday food.

A wedding in a month and an outfit to fit into? Here's a realistic 4-week plan for Indian women: what to eat, how to train, and what to skip.

Semaglutide and similar injections are now cheaper in India. If you're taking one, here's how to eat and train so the weight you lose is mostly fat, not muscle.

Enjoy Diwali without the week-after regret. Ten simple Indian snack and sweet swaps, with approximate calories, so you can celebrate and still feel good.

No dairy, no gluten, no rice. If your PCOS food list keeps getting longer, here's what the evidence actually says, and a calmer way to eat.

Wedding date fixed, lehenga fitting booked? Here's what's realistic in 12, 8 or 4 weeks, what to eat, how to train, and how to handle the functions.

The scale jumped after Diwali? Most of it is water, not fat. Here's a calm 7-day reset with everyday Indian meals, no detox teas or fasting.

Diwali is for celebrating, not for counting every bite. But it helps to know roughly what a piece of your favourite sweet adds, so you can enjoy it and still stay close to your plan. Here are 11 Diwali sweets and snacks, with the piece size each figure is based on. Calories in Diwali sweets and snacks Sweet or snack Portion Calories Protein Kaju katli 1 piece (15 g) 70–80 kcal 2 g Chakli 1 medium (15 g) 65–80 kcal 1 g Rasgulla 1 piece with a little syrup (50 g) 90–110 kcal 3

A good sargi can make the difference between a fast that feels manageable and one that leaves you dizzy by 3 pm. Here's how to build yours.

Many women with PCOS, thyroid or diabetes keep the Karwa Chauth fast. Some shouldn't. Here's what to know, condition by condition.

Always tired, often sick and losing to sugar cravings. What changed when Kajal stopped blaming herself.

22 kg lost with PCOS and thyroid issues, without strict diets or gym burnout, while working a demanding job.

A new mother's story of rebuilding strength and confidence after pregnancy.