Let me ask you something. When was the last time you thought about your bones? If your answer is “never” or “not recently”, you are not alone. Most of us are so focused on the things we can see – our weight, our skin, our energy – that we completely forget about the scaffolding holding us up. But here’s the thing: your bones are working hard every single day, and…
For generations, there has been a quiet, invisible roadmap laid out for us as we age. In my own South Asian community, (I’m Indian), we see it clearly. There is a certain point where a woman is expected to “pivot.” To move from the centre of the frame to the background. To trade her vibrancy (and her vibrant saris) for more “subdued” tones, her personal ambitions for the role of…
I’ll never forget the morning I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognise my skin. It was about two years into perimenopause, and seemingly overnight, everything had changed. My skin looked dull and tired. My pores seemed larger. Fine lines I’d never noticed before were suddenly prominent. And no matter how much moisturiser I slathered on, my skin felt tight and dehydrated. My tried-and-true skincare routine – the one that…
In my early twenties, I was spending an hour on the treadmill or elliptical, five days a week. I felt virtuous. I felt like I was doing everything right. But my body wasn’t responding. I was constantly exhausted and despite all that cardio, I wasn’t seeing the results I wanted. Then, at 30, I picked up my first set of dumbbells. And everything changed. If you’re a woman over…
Next week, I turn 57. Fifty-seven. I’m writing that number out because honestly, it still surprises me sometimes. Not in a “where did the time go?” kind of way, but in a “how did I get so much happier?” kind of way. Because here’s the truth: I’m stronger, more confident, and more comfortable in my skin at 57 than I ever was at 47. And if I could go back…
