Ever feel like your health goals are slipping away because life gets too busy? That’s exactly how Isha Mahajan felt. A dedicated working mom of two, she struggled with weight gain, body aches, and weakness after two C-sections. The thought of giving up her favorite foods made fitness seem impossible.…
Author: INFS
Why the Scale Is Not the Best Way to Measure Progress?
When embarking on a fat loss journey, many people focus solely on the number on the scale. However, weight alone does not always reflect true progress. Non-scale victories (NSVs)—improvements that go beyond just weight—are essential indicators of success that highlight the positive changes happening in your body and lifestyle.…
The Connection Between Stress and Weight Gain
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a prevalent issue, impacting not just mental well-being but also physical health. Cortisol, as everyone calls it the “stress hormone”, is released as a significant physiological response to stress by the adrenal glands.
While cortisol plays several essential roles in the body, elevated cortisol levels can lead to various health issues, including weight gain and impaired recovery from physical exertion.…
Reclaiming Fitness and Finding Purpose as a Coach
Were you into sports during school but lost your active lifestyle over the years? INFS scholar Rushal Satghare went through the same struggle. Once a passionate athlete, he found himself drifting away from fitness. But his journey back to health not only reignited his love for sports but also gave his life a new purpose as a nutrition and fitness coach.…
Training for a Marathon: How to Prepare as a Beginner?
Running a marathon is one of the most rewarding and challenging physical feats. It demands dedication, time, and careful planning. But how exactly do you train for a marathon? The journey can seem overwhelming if you are a first-time marathoner or just starting.…
FITTR-INFS Sleep Study (2025)
Author(s): Jyoti Dabas (Director, INFS), Praveen Budhrani (Faculty INFS), Zainab Cutlerywala (Faculty, INFS), Praveena Kuchipudi (Faculty INFS)
Research Report: Sleep and Related Health Data from 1,340 Wearable Device Users
Summary
Sleep is a critical component of overall health, influencing recovery, mental well-being, and physical performance.…
A Mother’s Determination Led to a Powerful Health Transformation
As an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Vibha Agrawal had years of medical expertise, yet her most valuable lessons came not in the clinic but in the quiet moments at home—where she fought for her son’s health.
Her experience as a doctor helped her understand the complexities of the human body, but it was her determination as a mother that led her down an unexpected path of discovery.…
Overcome, Evolve, Empower: Ujjwal Patel’s Fitness Journey
Ujjwal Patel’s journey is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you can always change the course of your life. As an IT engineer once struggling with class 3 obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, Ujjwal faced a multitude of challenges.…
When Life Gets Tough, Get Stronger!
INFS scholar Priyanka Dutta Barua faced numerous challenges on her fitness journey, but she never gave up. Instead, she chose to keep moving forward, turning her setbacks into opportunities for growth at every step.
Here’s her journey.
The Beginning: Stuck in Weight Gain-Loss Cycle
As a teenager, Priyanka struggled with weight loss.…