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Pooja also spoke about the importance of respecting present relationships and shared histories, particularly after both people have moved on in life. She said, I am not going to trivialise that equation. The time I have spent with somebody… By getting into the why it didn’t work or… It worked till it didn’t work. That’s it. Stressing the importance of emotional dignity, she further added, Dignity and grace for the present, for not only your own life but for the people who have been in your life, and the people who they have in their life, is a very important thing to maintain.

What helps some individuals process breakups with acceptance and emotional maturity?

A healthy breakup narrative develops when people stop viewing relationships as wasted time and begin recognising them as experiences that offered learning, companionship, growth, or insight into their own patterns and needs. Emotional maturity also involves understanding that two people can care for each other deeply and still not be compatible long-term. Support systems, thery, boundaries after separation, and self-reflection play an important role in helping individuals move from emotional reactivity to acceptance. Healing does not always mean forgetting the pain — it means no longer carrying it as bitterness, states Khangarot.

Emotional boundaries and respectful communication after a breakup

When people repeatedly revisit painful details publicly or remain emotionally entangled through blame, retaliation, or oversharing, it can prolong grief, anger, and nervous system distress. Khangarot confirms that maintaining dignity and respectful communication helps individuals process the ending without continuously reopening emotional wounds. It also prevents impulsive reactions driven by hurt, which people may later regret. Psychologically, boundaries create emotional safety, allowing space for reflection, acceptance, and rebuilding one’s sense of self outside the relationship.

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DISCLAIMER:This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.

The biggest benefit of walking is that it is easier to keep up over the long term compared to intense workout routines that many people eventually abandon.

Is 15,000 steps too much for the average person?

It depends on the person’s fitness level, age, weight, and joint health. For someone healthy who builds endurance gradually, 15,000 steps can be safe and helpful. But jumping from a sedentary lifestyle to very high daily step counts may lead to knee pain, ankle strain, heel pain, or lower back discomfort, said Dr Deshpande.

This is particularly important for overweight individuals or those with early arthritis, weak muscles, or previous injuries. The body needs time to adjust.

Strength training is also essential (

A gradual increase is usually safer than aggressively pursuing numbers on a fitness tracker.

From an orthopedic perspective, is walking better than high-impact workouts for weight loss? For many people, yes, affirmed Dr Deshpande. Walking puts less stress on the joints compared to activities like running, jumping, or intense HIIT workouts. It is often a safe way to start getting fit, especially for middle-aged adults, seniors, or people with extra body weight.

Regular walking also strengthens the muscles around the joints, improves balance, and helps maintain mobility. That said, walking alone may not be enough for optimal fitness. Strength training and flexibility exercises are also important because stronger muscles provide better joint support and lower the risk of injury.

What is the healthiest way to proach a daily walking goal?

The focus should be on consistency instead of fixating on a specific number. Even 7,000 to 10,000 steps daily can offer major health benefits if done regularly.

People should wear supportive shoes, stay hydrated, and avoid overtraining, especially in hot weather. If knee pain, swelling, or breathlessness occurs, it is important to slow down and get medical advice rather than pushing through the discomfort, said Dr Deshpande.

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Admitting that, generally, her food habits are balanced—protein, fibre, carbs—she mentioned that while travelling, I go all out. I don’t weigh or measure my food. But there is a general awareness, she added.

Notably, for many years, she has not added sugar to her beverages. Not because of health reasons, but it’s been many years that had not had sugar. I got into no sugar…during shoots, you keep drinking black coffee, black tea…even night shoots, in the beginning, I used to have sugar, but then I realised I was having too much coffee…so I thought let’s cut off that sugar…so that I can have coffee without guilt. I can drink as much coffee or tea as I want. But then also, up to a point. Not as dangerous as it is with sugar. So, that’s how I developed that habit, and then once you get used to no sugar tea or coffee, it’s very hard to have it with sugar again.

Following a no-sugar diet may help (

Dt Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, concurred that Warrier’s no-fuss proach to eating can be surprisingly effective because it’s easy to sustain. Diets don’t fail due to lack of knowledge-they fail due to inconsistency. When meals are simple, familiar, and not overly restrictive, people are more likely to follow them for years, which ultimately delivers better health outcomes, said Sheikh.

She has avoided added sugar for years. What kind of changes does this bring to overall health?

Sheikh concurred that reducing added sugar consistently can support better metabolic health, improve energy stability, and reduce the risk of conditions like obesity and diabetes. Over time, even taste preferences shift. People begin to enjoy natural flavours more and rely less on sweetness.

For someone who doesn’t want to track calories or follow strict plans, what should they focus on instead?

Focus on structure rather than numbers. Regular meal timings, balanced plates with protein, fibre, and healthy fats, and limiting ultra-processed foods can go a long way. It’s about building a rhythm, not chasing precision, said Sheikh.