The “QUINTESSENTIAL" me!

1. I am a proud ‘Punjab Di Kudi' who loves music, dancing and attending all kinds of parties. Alive and Kicking!

2. RED turns me on. Oh hell ay! Give me anything in RED, I ll go gaga. I think wearing a red nail paint is more than enough to perk me up on a gloomy day.                                           


3. I have one confession to make. I am a pathological shopaholic. *sniggers* Its probably one of the best feelings in the world. Ah, It makes me alive. Such a beautiful experience, the joy you feel when you buy something and it all belongs to you is certainly inexplicable.


4. I have a fetish for bags and heels, pumps. So, next time you don't have to think before giving me a  gift. *million dollar smile* Oh, I dream of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin!


5. Love to get pampered and pamper myself. But wish money could grow on trees. *sob*


6. I am mysterious and intriguing. I love English language.  It really irks me when people make grammatical mistakes. New words and phrases blow my mind away and my piquancy towards the language has been growing ever since. Isn’t Supercaliflagilisticexpalidocious? 


7. I can be as sweet as honeybee. Handle me with love and care and I am all yours. P.S. don't mess with me, I can go up the flames. *scowls*


8. I am not a food-atarian. I have become a serious health junkie in my early 20s. I indulge in my favorite food once in a while but trust me I am ripped with guilt after that. 


9. I *so* hate crappy Bollywood movies full of mindless comedies and dumb trashy love stories. I am always on for the real good movies!


10. I don't like Birthdays. It makes me nervous. I get jitters. I want it to be a normal day, really don’t like the idea of gliding into the spotlight.

Puny Puggy Pooch

Megha Sarin is in a relationship with Figo Sarin

Figo snoring to glory!

Naughty Figo wants the socks

Do you know how my journey of love started with Mr Figo Sarin?

I was away from home two years back when my sis forcefully got a puppy pug from a friend inspired by the Vodafone ad.

*sigh* I was so furious at that time. Once upon a time I used to loathe dogs. Ugh! They are so clumsy. Ya I know all the animal lovers reading this would probably murder me. I actually told my sis I wont come home if some other creature will be there. I know I was being so cruel. 

Anyway I used to stay away from him and was the ’touch me not types’. Trust me I don’t know how I fell in love with this puny creature over a course of time. Ah, it is ineffable. Those big cute eyes glaring at me, trying to sniff me and play with me. Hopping all over the place, this berserk little food frenetic took my heart away. I have never been so touched. He is the most adorable innocent doggie who always stands by me through thick and thin.


Since, then he has been the love of my life and will stay in my heart forever. Today, my sister and I cant stop bickering being so possessive about Figo. Figo’s is gonna turn three next month and we have already invited all the pugs around for his boom-bang birthday bash.
I celebrate my love for the most naive little thing on this planet in this ‘Love’ month.

Figo will be available in every nook and corner of the house

ALL THE ANIMAL LOVERS DO VISIT Cockatiel Confessions 
There is lots in store for you!

Look Good Feel Good

Do You Know Exercise releases hormones called ENDORPHINS?
They are called “Happy Hormones”
It makes you happy…
I am a happy person. I workout to palliate stress and to beat the blues.
Are you a happy person?

Top 20 Weight Loss Tips

Weight Loss Tips - Fast and Easy ways to lose weight

Are you tired of the belly fat? The refractory fat does not seem to budge because of your busy lifestyle?

Healthy living and healthy eating is very essential to remain fit and lean. There are number of health hazards tagged along with obese or overweight people such as heart diseases, blood pressure problems, cancer, diabetes etc. However, trust me it is not difficult. You just need to be determined and just few smart moves can help you promote weight loss.

Here are some of the weight loss tips that can help you get rid of the flab and trim your waist line.

1. Exercise

First and foremost Exercise is a must. The sedentary lifestyle is the major culprit for various diseases including obesity. Make sure you indulge in any form of cardiovascular activity. You can never lose weight without breaking a sweat. Workout at least 4-5 times a week.

2. Say NO to junk first time & every time!

Are your eating habits going haywire. Please stop bingeing on junk like chips, pizzas, burgers. Avoid sugary foods, fried foods, red meat. Rather make healthier choices, have whole grain sandwiches without cheese. If you are traveling pack your food from home.

3. Avoid king-sized meals

Have small six meals throughout that day instead of having three large meals.Your meals should be balanced and full of nutrients. Whatever calories you take should be distributed throughout the day, this way less insulin is released from your body and it will keep your blood sugar balanced and also control appetite. Also have your meals at a fixed time of the day.

4. Never skip Breakfast

Breakfast which is the first meal of the day is the most important meal. Make sure you have it within one hour of waking up. Have king-sized breakfast that will be filling and will get you energy to be active and not overeat rest of the day.

5. Water intake

Make sure you have at least 2-3 liters of water a day. Don't wait till you are thirsty. You don't drink water to quench your thirst, by the time you are already dehydrated. It is best weapon to detoxify your system. Also have it before you take your meals.

6. Inspiration

Who is your role model? You can pin up the pictures of him/her on the refrigerator or in your closet. So that you always feel motivated from within and never lose hopes.

7. Get a weight loss buddy

Get a friend who is also trying to lose weight. So that you don't get bored and can hit the gym together. Discuss your weight loss plans with him/her. You wont feel low or stressed because there are many people like you going through the same situation.

8. Cut down calories

To shed weight make sure you cut down at least 500 calories a day. Do you know one pound of body weight is equivalent to 3500 calories. So with calculation and cutting down few calories a day you can shed few pounds easily.

9. Sleep

7-8 hours sleep for an adult is vital. Improve your quality of sleep. Have a sound sleep to revitalize your soul. Never eat anything two hours before going to the bed. Whatever you eat will be deposited as fat in your body and moreover your body will stop functioning properly.

11. Slow and steady wins the race

Aim for losing not more than 2-3 kilos in a month or 1 pound in a week. This is the best strategy to make your weight loss permanent or you might end up gaining more weight in future.

12. Fat Burning Foods

Do you know there are some fat burning foods also? Have soy products in the form of milk or nuggets, cinnamon herbs. They fire up your digestion. You can put cinnamon in your coffee or in your oatmeal. Consumption of berries or grapefruit does the same as it is loaded with vitamin C. I have mentioned in details about the fat burning foods in my previous post.

13. Awareness

Understand your body requirements, get your BMR(Body Metabolism Rate) checked and how many calories you need to consume, about the nutrition labels and utilization of food pyramid. You will find many online health calculators.

14. Get a notebook

Initially it might be hard on you to make changes in your lifestyle immediately. But you can keep track of your eating habits and record it on daily basis. Gradually cut down on few things and you will learn to make healthy choices.

15. Cheat meal

You can indulge in a meal of your choice once in a blue moon. You wont feel deprived and it will keep you going. For example you can dollop one tablespoon of whipped cream over fresh fruits or have a bar of dark chocolate as a stress buster.

16. No bed tea

Instead of having tea or coffee in the morning, gulp down a glass of water. Put few drops of lemon. It's the perfect way to start the day. It lubricates and lets out all the digestive juices. You can have your morning tea later.

17. Forget sweetened artificial drinks

Most of the calories people consume are on these beverages. There is nothing good about these fizzy drinks loaded with sugar. Sugar is your biggest enemy. You can easily cut down calories by just drinking water instead. Rather put lemon in plain water or have drinks like 'jaljeera' or 'aam ka panna' during the summers.

18 Fresh fruits and vegetables 

There is nothing like fresh fruits and veggies. Have plenty of fruits instead of canned fruits or fruit juices. Have boiled or steamed veggies instead of cooking them. Canned vegetables and fruits are processed and devoid of half the vitamins. It's a perfect snack and is filling too. Consume cucumber, tomatoes and water melons. They are nothing but water and will curb your hunger too.

19. Dance, Yoga, Sports club

If you are not a gym person, join a dance class, take your dog for a walk, go cycling. Even one hour of swimming session can help you burn a lot of calories. Practicing yoga is the best form of exercise for a toned body and to keep you younger.

20. Avoid alcohol

Alcohol or smoking is the biggest culprit in sabotaging you weight loss efforts. You will never be able to cut down the flab off your body. Not only it will decrease your stamina but also impede your metabolism. Its high time! Get rid of those beer bellies.

So, these are some of the best and easiest weight loss tips. Take a pledge and start from today to knock off those extra kilos.

Are you a crazy health nut?

Do you know nuts like almonds and walnuts are full of proteins, fiber, antioxidants, unsaturated fats and Vitamin E. They contain essential omega-3 fatty acids. Recently I read somewhere almonds can help reduce waist size. And what more they are good for your skin and hair too. (What else do you need? definitely a perfect formula for health and beauty)

Perfect for that 4pm hunger pang. Have a handful of almonds, or crush them and put in your cereal or oatmeal. Go for raw and unsalted nuts.

Make sure you have it in your bag if you are at work or travelling. It is a great snack to appease your hunger. However, don't go overboard. Moderation is the key.

Shopping list of a skinny and smart chic (fat burning food)

Next time when you go grocery shopping don't forget to buy these fat burning foods too :-)

1. Apple
yes yes, An apple a day keeps a doctor away. We all know that. But do you know apple blocks 90 calories of dietary fat. It is a negative calorie food loaded with vitamins and minerals. It produces enzymes in abundance and in addition to breaking down its own calories it also breaks down other calories from your body.


2. Blueberries and Grapefruit
Loaded with vitamin C, help to block fat and full of antioxidants. Antioxidants fight free radicals in your body.


3. Cinnamon
Herbs like cinnamon fire up your digestion. You can put in your morning coffee or sprinkle on your oatmeal.


4. Soy/Soya
Could be milk or beans. They will keep the fat away. Great source of energy, low in carbohydrates, high protein content and filling too. I will be posting a soy crisp recipe soon. Let me try first :-)


You can never lose weight without breaking a sweat but make sure you include one of these everyday in your diet.
HEALTH IS WEALTH!