About Me

Hello and welcome to myinnershakti!

My name is Parita, and I’m so glad you decided to click over (either on purpose or accidentally) to my little corner of the internet!  My goal with this blog is to share my inner shakti with you and hopefully inspire you to find yours.  Shakti, by the way, is the Sanskrit word for strength.  So essentially, I am sharing the little everyday things that give me my inner strength with the hope that they help you find yours!

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I am known for being a passionate individual.  My interests range from health and fitness to cooking to reading to just living life and having fun.  So, while I do think of my inner shakti as a healthy living blog, please consider yourself warned that it does not fit the traditional mold.

What to expect:  Posts about my husband, my family, my friends, books I’m reading, movies I’ve seen, recipes I’ve tried out/want to try out, articles I’ve read, workouts I’m loving/hating, the Indian culture, etc.

What not to expect:  Posts that are negative in nature, diet advice (fyi…i hate the word diet), hardcore workouts (I’m not a certified anything), and the illusion that my life is perfect because I hate to break it to you…life ain’t perfect!

How my inner shakti is not a typical healthy living blog:  I started this blog as a way to share my thoughts on healthy living (which at the time were limited to fitness and nutrition), but boy has that changed!   I quickly came to realize that my definition of healthy living is so much more than the time you put in at the gym and the food you eat.  It’s about finding your own personal balance, taking care of yourself, and living life one day at a time.  Healthy living is about connecting the mind, body, and soul.

So, whether you decide to read regularly or not, I hope that you walk away from this blog with a smile on your face.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Please note that I am not a health care professional.  Everything I blog about is based on my personal accounts and experiences.  Please consult your doctor if you are going to make major changes to your diet, exercise regimen, and lifestyle.

Enjoy!!!

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at parita84@gmail.com. I LOVE emails!

And if you’re interested, the following posts and pages will give you more insight into my life:

About Me: The Details

My Health Journey – Mind, Body, and Soul

Why myinnershakti?

0 Thoughts on “About Me”

  1. Jigna aka Jiggy on January 21, 2011 at 2:59 am said:

    CONGRATULATIONS PARLE-G!!!!!! Can’t wait to follow (stalk) you on this journey…looking forward to finding my innershakti with your help, as always :)

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  2. Monica on January 23, 2011 at 6:26 pm said:

    Congrats on the blog! It’s definitely your calling, there is no doubt about that. I can’t wait to stay updated on your daily happenings!

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  3. Khusbu on January 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm said:

    Parita! I finally got around to reading your blog with my busy schedule. Its so cute!!! I love it!!! I will read it every chance I get to support you :)
    The power of green juice is with you :) Post more recipes!

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  4. Sweeti on February 1, 2011 at 4:05 pm said:

    yeah Paludi!!! Im so proud of you….I can’t wait to see how this grows! I love your smiley face:) p

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  5. Ellie on February 2, 2011 at 1:19 am said:

    Hiii nice to meet you~ so interesting about SHAKTI’s meaning! I had several friends named Shakti back in the day. :) Take care! Oh, and what’s your fave Indian food?

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    • myinnershakti on February 2, 2011 at 6:50 am said:

      Hi Ellie! Thanks for visiting my blog! My favorite Indian food…that’s hard! It’s probably anything my mom makes, but if I can’t eat something of hers it’s probably paneer makhani (tomato based cream sauce with Indian cheese). If you haven’t tried it yet, you must!!! Thanks!

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  6. Mina on February 3, 2011 at 7:05 am said:

    Finally i got to look at this and read what you are so passionate about. Loved it! I am so proud of you my Sunshine:)

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  7. Vandana Amin on February 4, 2011 at 12:36 am said:

    Hi Parita !!! Good job. Keep it. I really enjoyed reading your blog. Good Luck.

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  8. movesnmunchies on February 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm said:

    thanks for your sweet comment!! i love the name of your blog.. shakti sounds so beautiful and i cant wait for you to spread some inner strength love!

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  9. Ameena on February 11, 2011 at 3:07 pm said:

    So nice to “meet” another Indian Parita! (well I’m half anyway). Love the name of your blog and especially love all the family support you have on here!

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    • myinnershakti on February 11, 2011 at 5:18 pm said:

      Thanks so much! I was just thinking today that I haven’t seen too many Indian bloggers around, and here you are! I can’t wait to take some time and explore your blog! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  10. TheNewHealthy on February 13, 2011 at 8:23 pm said:

    I love the fact that theinnershakti means inner strength! :) I am very passionate about health and fitness as well, so I’ll be following along! <3

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  11. Priyanka on February 23, 2011 at 6:34 am said:

    Great blog Parita, love the name! I am looking forward to reading more from you.

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  12. Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries on March 22, 2011 at 1:12 pm said:

    Hi, Parita! I love your blog – I am so happy you commented on mine so that I could come see yours! You seem like such a beautiful individual! I can’t wait to start reading your blog regularly! :)

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  13. eva626 on March 25, 2011 at 11:40 am said:

    parita nice to meet you . you are really pretty and i love all your food pics!!! great blog, i cant wait to read more!

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  14. Alayna @ Thyme Bombe on April 4, 2011 at 11:48 am said:

    Thank you for your nice comment! Can’t wait to read more of your blog!

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  15. Durka on April 15, 2011 at 8:18 pm said:

    Hi Parita! Just stumbled upon your blog, I love the name! Looking forward to keeping up with your posts :)

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  16. chandana on April 17, 2011 at 12:10 pm said:

    Hi Parita ! first let me tell you, your blog’s name is one of the best one I have ever come across.

    I read some of your posts really liked them, will catch up with more regularly.

    Omg! now I have one more blog to keep up with :)

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  17. Yumiko on April 25, 2011 at 5:11 pm said:

    Hi Parita,
    Just wanted to thank you for the awesome brownies you contributed as part of Chocolate-Covered Katie’s bake sale for Japan. They arrived Friday, were cracked open Friday evening and … all gone by Sunday am. Yup. It all happened so fast – first it was, “wow, what a huge box of brownies, in layers, oh boy – what’ll I do with it all?” and then it was … oh look, 2 wee pieces left all alone … Three other people did share, but it was mostly (gleefully) me!!! Great website and thanks again!

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  18. katie on June 1, 2011 at 11:45 pm said:

    Loving your site Parita!! What a beautiful woman you seem to be inside and out!!! :o)

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  19. ~ on July 13, 2011 at 11:01 pm said:

    Hi I was wondering how many calories you eat?

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    • Parita on July 14, 2011 at 7:26 am said:

      Hi there. To be completely honest, I stopped counting calories a couple of years ago. But if I had to guess, I probably range between 1700-1800 a day. My focus now is the quality of the calories vs. the quantity. Thanks!

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  20. ittybitsofbalance on July 29, 2011 at 6:48 am said:

    Found you through Alexa’s guest post & I love your blog :) Can’t wait to start reading!– and I love that your name means “strength” by the way

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  21. Gayathri on September 27, 2011 at 9:47 pm said:

    Vishnu just told me the proposal story was on this blog, so a belated congratulations and I’m excited to follow your blog! Also, I love the name of the blog too!!

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  22. pavani reddy on October 11, 2011 at 11:11 am said:

    gr8 blog parita…

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  23. Nada (One Arab Vegan) on October 11, 2011 at 4:01 pm said:

    Hi Parita (what a pretty name!), just came across your blog and I’m loving it so far! Subscribing and can’t wait to read more :)

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  24. angelaluvnlife on March 7, 2012 at 5:03 pm said:

    Love your blog. I love beauty makeup fitness and health. And I agree about the word diet the first part of the word is DIE that can’t be good :) haha it really is a life change and it is a journey and I will continue to work on it :) Your blog looks really cool!

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  25. pseudomonaz on August 24, 2012 at 2:24 pm said:

    i m gonna be your newest follower..i just love all your posts…:)

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  26. Aparna B. on January 24, 2013 at 1:16 pm said:

    Hey chica!! I nominated your blog for a bloggy award!! Go check it out :) Hope you’re doing well and your birthday was fun!

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  27. teachtheteacher on February 18, 2013 at 7:37 pm said:

    Hi Parita!
    I’ve nominated you for The Liebster Award. Find the rules at http://teachtheteacher.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/the-liebster-award/. :)
    Cheers,
    Yuri

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  28. Priyanka on October 31, 2013 at 7:38 am said:

    It´s a great blog, Parita! So much that I can relate with myself, esp my love for reading and cooking :) Will be following it regularly.. All the best:-)

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