What Inspired Me to Create Fit & Fabulous 50+
This app grew out of my own journey. Over time, I lost more than 40 pounds and regained my good health. I didn't do it with a crash diet or an intense workout plan. I did it slowly and gradually, with small changes to how I ate and how I moved, one step at a time.
What surprised me most was how sustainable it felt. Because nothing changed overnight, each new habit had time to settle in and become part of my life. The changes were easy to maintain, and they adapted as my life and needs changed.
Another big part of my journey was learning how food affected my blood sugar. For three months I wore a continuous glucose monitor to see how my body reacted to different foods. Repeated sugar spikes can, over time, make the body's cells resistant to insulin, which can lead to diabetes and the many problems that come with it. So I cut back on the foods that spiked my levels. I didn't cut them out completely. I ate more of the foods that gave me steady, even energy, like plain yogurt and yams. My cravings and snacking dropped too.
Balance matters more than perfection. A slice of pizza now and then, or a small scoop of ice cream a couple of times a month, is fine. The main idea is to eat fewer foods that spike your blood sugar and more foods that keep it steady.
That experience inspired me to create Fit & Fabulous 50+. I want to help others make the same kind of small, steady changes, at their own pace, so they can reach their health goals and feel their best, both physically and mentally.
You don't have to change everything at once. You just have to start.
Raju Dhariwal, D.D.S.