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How I Lost 66 lbs After My Pregnancy & Became Healthy
I had a difficult pregnancy. While the first two trimesters were a breeze, the third one began with what is known as “threatened preterm labor”. The pains were controlled by regular injections and medicines. And I was put on complete bed rest for three months. Only allowed to walk till bathroom, I had no movements at all. Consequently, I gained…
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Chelsea Hotel, Toronto: Perfect for a staycation with kids
It’s not very often that you see some tiny-tots line-up happily at the check-in counter of a hotel. The scene is quite the contrary in fact, with the little ones getting all cranky while the parents complete the formalities. But not at Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. Here, the kids can be seen all smiling and giggling in front of the ‘Kids…
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Change This Eating Habit to Lose Weight
Do you usually feel like munching on something while watching a movie or reading a book? When you are in a grievous mood, do you get the urge of reaching out for chocolate? Do you sometimes open the fridge and look for “something” because, well, you are bored? Happens all the time, right? This is one eating habit that is…
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Life in Canada: What We Love and Hate
It has been 5 months since we moved to this country from India. Not knowing anything in detail about how life is in Canada, we took a leap of faith. A little less than a year is too short a time to know a place completely but it is good enough to know what’s good, not-so-good, and bad about the…
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The Secret to Weight Loss is in Your Kitchen
If we were to ask you the top reason for your weight gain, you’d probably think of the colas, burgers, and pizza you end up having at a party or at the mall. But you will be shocked to know that the reason for your weight gain is not elsewhere but in your own house. The secret to weight loss…
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Are You Aware of the Sugar Sources in Your Diet?
Probably not. No sugar. coating the fact that you’re unknowingly consuming much more sugar than you think. If you think you’re eating added sugar in moderation because you do not indulge in sweets, desserts, candies or chocolates, you’re in for not so sweet surprise becoming aware of foods that shockingly contain a high amount of sugar. We were shocked at…
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Moving to Canada: What is Express Entry Program?
Wondering what is the Express Entry system for Canada? Here’s what you need to know: If you are in India (I’m sure it’s the case in other countries too), someone in your family or friends must have recently immigrated to Canada or must be in the process of moving. What looks like a sudden wave of people deciding to relocate…
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How & Why We Decided to Move to Canada
I’m sitting by the big window writing this as I watch flurries cover the ground outside inch by inch in white. It’s been little over two months since we saw snow fall for the first time in our lives. I think we were still jet-lagged that evening when, waiting at the bus stop, we stretched out our hands to feel…
