These Tweets Show That Indian Women Are Willing To Prioritise Themselves Now

Women place themselves last, goes the story. No longer! Indian women are now willing to prioritise themselves.

Traditionally, women have always been encouraged to prioritise the needs of families and communities, rather than themselves, never mind that women in poor health can’t take care of anybody else, let alone themselves!

This week’s Thursday-Twitter-Chat topic for discussion was importance of ‘Health and Fitness‘ in women’s lives.

We had an engaging and enthusiastic audience who were very emphatic about the importance of fitness in women’s lives.

It was very encouraging to see that more and more women are increasingly becoming conscious about the importance of health in their lives.

Women not only are actively taking control of their health but also amongst various other engagements, making health a priority.

@womensweb A1. Yes it does. It is a part of my everyday life and I invest time & effort in it for my own good.#Womenonthemove

— Vinitha (@vinitha) May 12, 2016

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@womensweb A1. Definitely. I have recently joined a yoga class & I go for walks as often as I can. #Womenonthemove

— Pallavi Kamat (@Pallavisms) May 12, 2016

@womensweb I am not a fitness freak but if not for anything else a brisk walk for half hour everyday makes me feel fresh. #WomenOnTheMove

— Jyotishree Mohanty (@imperialjyoti) May 12, 2016

It was very inspiring to see that so many women are consciously investing in their health and well being. Some took long walks because they acted as segues into ‘Me’ time, whereas for others remaining fit meant beating the bulge. 

@womensweb yes long walks alone early morning… Sets my mood and also lets me plan the day well..

— Bored Hermit (@anushree_das) May 12, 2016

@womensweb #womenonthemove as a plump person have always felt the looks-pressure. As a mom I want to be healthy and around 😃

— Kidslens (@funnyimpregnant) May 12, 2016

And almost everyone chose health over appearance.

@womensweb Depends on the age, Once youve hit 40, it’s more health than looks, coz we are forced to change priority. #WomenOnTheMove

— rads (@rads) May 12, 2016

While walking, yoga, jogging swept away the maximum votes, we also had some other interesting suggestions.

Start with life chores. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, toilet cleaning and move on to yard work. https://t.co/RqBdoUba5S

— santasow (@santasow) May 12, 2016

Lastly, we concluded with the note that

step by step is the way to go. small goals = achievable goals. #womenonthemove https://t.co/RW4YmUHOmy

— Womensweb.in (@womensweb) May 12, 2016

This Saturday, 14th May, 2016 we will be having fun with Zumba moves at #FitnessOnYourMind along with some great fitness advice from Dr. Aparna Santhanam, leading dermatologist and best selling author of Jelly Belly.

Image: Woman ready for running from Shutterstock

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