"Going back 7 years to when I first started powerlifting at 18 – I was definitely the odd one out. Here I was an Indian woman picking up heavy weights. No one on socia...
"What began as just excessive crying, transitioned into social isolation and binge eating. I was eating over four times the amount of calories I normally would eat and...
"I had mental health issues and my college didn't help me in any way. As a result, my drinking and smoking habits got really bad. During this time, I smoked 30-50 ci...
My fitness journey while growing a family, and why I feel it’s important for Tamil women especially, to prioritise their health and fitness.
American Powerlifter And World Record Holder Arthi Nithi On Her Transformational Health Journey, Injuries And Desire For More South Asian Representation In Fitness & Wellness
"Going back 7 years to when I first started powerlifting at 18 – I was definitely the odd one out. Here I was an Indian woman picking up heavy weights. No one on social media I could look up to, no one in my gym who looked like me, and parents who had never even heard of powerlifting. It was a struggle to figure out how I fit into my community and the fitness world. South Asian communities tell us, especially women, not to have big muscles."
Mritika Senthil Reflects On Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative (AADI) Heritage Month
"What began as just excessive crying, transitioned into social isolation and binge eating. I was eating over four times the amount of calories I normally would eat and ultimately reached a state of apathy, where I really just had a disregard for my general well-being."
Personal Trainer Xavier Pushparaj Overcame Difficult Childhood And Debilitating Injuries To Inspire Others Physically And Mentally
"I had mental health issues and my college didn't help me in any way. As a result, my drinking and smoking habits got really bad. During this time, I smoked 30-50 cigarettes a day. I again somehow managed to complete my degree and in my final year is when I got hooked into the world of fitness."
Ammas Who Lift: Why Tamil Women Should Exercise
My fitness journey while growing a family, and why I feel it’s important for Tamil women especially, to prioritise their health and fitness.
