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Will you try a millet protein shake for your fitness goals?
September is #pcosawarenessmonth , a campaign to increase awareness about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome- a complex metabolic and endocrine disorder.
Tell us, which among the following is not a common symptom of PCOS?
(5/5) Plus, reducing GST on health & physical wellbeing services from 18% to 5%, and zero on individual health insurance, makes care more affordable and accessible and a perfect complement to sin tax reforms.
A big win for India’s health future or counterproductive move ?
What do you think?
(1/5) India’s new 40% GST on sin goods like tobacco, pan masala & sugary drinks is a game-changer!
Here’s how and why it matters ++👇
#SinTax#NextGenGSTReforms
❓Do you know what a sin tax is?
No, it’s not what you think 👿
A sin tax is a government levy on goods deemed harmful to health. In India, it’s slapped on cigarettes, alcohol, luxury items, and since 2017, sugary aerated drinks.
The move was prompted by alarming health indicators: 101 million diabetics, 136 million prediabetics, and 20% adult obesity rates, linked to excessive sugar consumption.
The tax targeted carbonation, not sugar content, applying a flat 40% rate to all aerated drinks, including zero sugar options as well.
While urban purchases slowed post-GST, low baseline SSB consumption in India limited its effectiveness compared to Mexico’s 12% sales drop per 10% price hike.
So, what’s the fix?
Tax sugary drinks based on how much sugar they pack, not whether they’re fizzy.
Take it further-juices and flavored milk with added sugar should pay their fair share too.
Subsidize healthier snacks like millet bars, and give companies a break for creating low-sugar options.
Make sugar content prominent in labels-for e.g., 12 spoons of sugar in your favorite drink.
Incentivize innovation: Tax breaks for companies making low-sugar options.
💬 Your turn: What’s your idea to tackle India’s sugar crisis? Drop your thoughts below!
#SinTax #FitnessFriday
(4/5)Mexico’s soda tax led to a notable drop in sugary drink sales, especially among vulnerable populations, contributing to early signs of obesity reduction. This proves sin taxes can change behavior and protect public health.
Either Friday feels like a warm-up for the weekend workout of fun, or a cool down after an explosive week where your boss and you engaged in a fiery duel.
There’s no in-between.
What’s it like for you? 🔥💪
#FridayThoughts
Ever heard you shouldn’t do squats or your knees will crack?
Let’s crack that myth first!
Squats, done right, actually protect your knees and build strength for life.
What’s your favorite fitness myth to debunk?
Bhumi Pednekar's honest admission in her latest interview about how she needed to back off from overdoing workouts also hit home for the FitnEarn team.
So, why do we take breaks from fitness?
Overtraining: Overtraining can lead to pronounced aches, burnout, and that nagging 'why am I so tired' feeling. Taking a step back actually helps us recover faster and stronger.
Busy days & travel: Sometimes, workouts just don’t fit in. Instead of stressing or feeling guilty, we treat these moments as built-in recovery time. Consistency is what counts, not being perfect all the time.
Mental reset: Fitness is awesome for stress relief, but absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Miss a few sessions? Cool. It just makes getting back to it sweeter.
Active chill: Even on break weeks, we sneak in post meal walks, spontaneous walk breaks, or some easy stretching, just to keep the blood flowing and spirits dancing.
Taking breaks when you body is asking for one, is a great strategy. Real gains happen when you respect your body.
Ever unplugged from workouts and come back stronger (or just happier)?
🚨 India’s Couples Face a Growing Health Challenge: Over 1 in 4 Are Now Overweight or Obese, Says a Landmark ICMR Study.
A new ICMR-led study on over fifty-thousand couples has revealed a worrying trend: Around 27.4% of married Indian couples now share overweight or obese status.
Key findings from the study:
Urban, affluent couples are at highest risk, nearly 48% in the richest households had both partners overweight/obese.
The problem starts young: among couples under 30, obesity concordance is alarmingly high, especially in states like Kerala (42.8%) and Goa (37%).
Shared lifestyle choices, family structure, daily routines, and even media consumption all contribute towards the weight gain.
Easy availability of high calorie dishes through quick delivery apps is also a contributing factor.
The study shows how tackling India’s obesity epidemic requires interventions at the household level, and not just individual advice.
Joint weight loss goals, diet changes and post dinner walks are some doable changes that definitely help, but requires a stronger commitment and attention. Awareness about the long term health effects of obesity will also be effective.
What are your thoughts?
#couplegoals #healthylifestyle