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Not just cosmetic fitness


Posted By: Ayesha Sharma                

In the few months that I have anchored a fitness show, I have realised that the pursuit of 'Fitness' is split down the middle into two distinct camps. There is the first markedly larger camp that pursues fitness purely for aesthetic value and the second smaller set of health-seekers.

Weight loss, is by far the largest motivator that draws people to physical activity, and the achievability of this goal varies so drastically in body and mind that it takes super human effort to keep it in check.

I have seen friends and acquaintances swing in and out of gyms and diets their whole life, never entirely satisfied, always berating themselves for the unachievable goals they set.

The fight begins within us. A battle royale - body versus mind, where the body calls the shots for the residents of the first camp. Unfortunately for the body though, it has a huge handicap, it can be easily tricked by the mind.

The thing to do is logically, consciously switch your allegiance to the second camp - The HEALTH seekers. A healthy conscience drives itself and it's much easier to stay motivated at a task you are achieving good results at.

It doesn't matter how insipid your workout is, exercising your limbs will always leave you with a sense of wellbeing. Soon this will become addictive and your body will crave it much like it craves chocolate at night ;)

Losing weight, body conditioning, toning must be moved to the bottom of the list of priorities with exercise, sports and healthy food taking up the top slots. You will be surprised at how swiftly and effortlessly the bottom rewards follow the top priorities.

Fitness is a state of mind - agreed. But it must become a subconscious state of mind where being fit is incidental to your lifestyle. This is absolutely achievable but remember your mind must be convinced well before you step onto a treadmill because the body follows the cues from your head.
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Posted Date: 16/11/2008 | By: umesh
hey Ayesh...u rock....infact it was good to c u riding a 350 on RIDER MANIA 2008 show......u did a g.....more
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Posted Date: 30/10/2008 | By: Sandy:-)
Hey Ayesha, you are one of the best anchors whom i know in Indian television industry. Love to see a.....more
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Posted Date: 01/11/2008 | By: Vijay
Hi Ayesha Some feedback for you from the program 'Sweat'. I saw an episode where you have this P.....more
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Posted Date: 07/04/2008 | By: Navneet
HI Ayesha, Good article and great observation on health consciousness. this one is really helpf.....more
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Posted Date: 04/04/2008 | By: DR
It's a treat to watch your show. I also believe that the key to fitness is to break the monotony. .....more
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Posted Date: 09/04/2008 | By: sonals
good one..more
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Posted Date: 10/04/2008 | By: syed nayeem
hi u r hosting this very superb do this ihad become fitness freak and interested in fitness all th.....more
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Posted Date: 04/04/2008 | By: keerthi
The show by Ayesha Sharma is awesome and I would request u to send me the things needed to make a ho.....more
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Posted Date: 31/03/2008 | By: mowlya
hey...i juss wanted 2 knw i sw dis 1 epsiode on belly dancing...i really wana knw more abt it...sinc.....more
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Posted Date: 01/04/2008 | By: Gaurav Fulmali
Hi. Ayesha Sharma is a great combo of beauty and brains. Not only does she have good communication s.....more
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Posted Date: 06/04/2008 | By: Dr.rahul
hi ayesha.u are a nice anchor.as u r already fit (congenital),or u have built it by exersise or some.....more
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Posted Date: 06/04/2008 | By: Dr.rahul
hi ayesha.u are a nice anchor.as u r ..more
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Posted Date: 04/04/2008 | By: Bakul Chonkar
hey..ayesha. i cudnt agree more to wat u have said. me n my mum are regular viewers of reebok life.....more
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Posted Date: 14/05/2008 | By: Virender
hi..AYESHA.. You are very fine anchor along with the role that you play as a instructor has been c.....more
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Posted Date: 19/07/2008 | By: rishabh
hey ayesha u r a very good anchor,very cute and u really look like my friend akansha(choco_craze7@y.....more
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Posted Date: 05/07/2008 | By: sachinchhabra
HI DEAR YOU I AM BIG FAN OF U. YOUR ARE SWEET AND GIVE MOTIVATION FOR LOSSING WAIT BUT ONE COMPLAI.....more
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Posted Date: 15/06/2008 | By: rinky
hi, I totally agree with you since i started exercising out of thid desire to loose weight but grad.....more
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Posted Date: 04/06/2008 | By: samarth sharma
hi ayesha..................... hey ,i love your show ,u are becoming quiet inspiring buddy in my .....more
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Posted Date: 28/07/2008 | By: dr.vasudeva murthy
hi, i watch NDTV good times SWEAT ONLY to watch u.. ayesha sharma.., u have very good voice .....more
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Posted Date: 17/07/2008 | By: venkata Ramana Reddy S
HI, I like your show, I am much pleased the way you present it. Well, again 1more thing I would li.....more
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Posted Date: 22/04/2008 | By: coolhound
>> Losing weight, body conditioning, toning must be moved to the bottom of the list of priorities .....more
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Posted Date: 03/05/2008 | By: Raghu
Exactly, I do agree with u and we don't have to limit the state of mind only to fitness, it's volati.....more
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Posted Date: 18/08/2008 | By: Deepak
Good article and great observation on health consciousness. this one is really helpful for true fitn.....more
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