Meal 1 was cheat meal in office, as it was collective lunch. A burger Meal 2 was spot on, chicken steak with sauted veggies. This was shared meal with my hubby.

Is a healthy lifestyle becoming just another social media trend? Are people actually caring about their health—or just performing it for applause? We live in the era of performative fitness—where the goal isn’t longevity, peace, or strength… it’s validation. If your fitness exists only when someone is watching, it’s not a lifestyle. It’s a show. 1️⃣ Two Mindsets: Which One Are You Living? Let’s be honest with ourselves. Performative Fitness (Trend-Based) • Motivated by likes, comments, praise • Food = reward or punishment • Miss one day → guilt, shame, quitting • Constant comparison • High stress, body obsession Authentic Fitness Lifestyle (Health-Based) • Motivated by energy, clarity, peace • Food = fuel + culture • Miss one day → adjust and move on • Focused on progress, not perfection • Calm, stable, sustainable 🧠 Quick Self-Check (Answer Honestly) Comment your answers 👇 1. When you miss a workout, do you fee:A) Like a failureB) Like a human 1. Your main reason for starting fitness was:A) How I lookB) How I feel 1. If nobody could see your progress, would you still do it? 1. Do you enjoy movement—or just the results? Your answers tell you more than any scale ever will. 2️⃣ Why the Trend Mindset Destroys Mental Health (Science-Backed) When fitness becomes about approval, the brain enters survival mode: 🔹 Chronic stress → High cortisol → Fat storage + burnout 🔹 Comparison → Anxiety + body dysmorphia 🔹 Restriction → Binge cycles 🔹 External motivation → Zero consistency That’s why people start strong… and disappear. Not because they’re weak—Because their why was fragile. 3️⃣ “You Only Live Once” – The Biggest Misunderstood Line People say:“You only live once—just eat, enjoy!” A lifestyle-driven person agrees. But they think:“I only live once—so I want to feel good in this body.” Not tired.Not inflamed.Not mentally foggy.Not dependent on motivation. True enjoyment comes from a high-functioning body, not constant dopamine hits.

17 hour fasting and meal 1 was Roti with Aloo methi. meal 2 was Black chickpeas with 1 portion rice and carrot as salad. Steps were 7.5k Busy day with cooking Gajar ka halwa for family 5 kg 😉

Checklist ✅: Steps ✅ Water intake ✅ Stretching ✅ Meditation ❌ Protein in every meal ✅ Water before meal✅ Fibre before lunch✅ No junk ✅ Post meal walk ❌ Day 10 Wrap Up 🔥 Biggest change I noticed: I am not taking stress of weight loss anymore Hardest habit: to keep myself hydrated and mindful eating Easiest habit: walking was easy for me My proudest win: completed 10k steps ever My next goal for coming week: remain consistent and focus on mindful eating

sauted veggies with grilled fish. Aj Thoda late ho gya meal. 10pm pe, So I skipped carbs