9 Bad Habits to Break This Navratri for a Stronger, Healthier You

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9 Bad Habits to Break This Navratri for a Stronger, Healthier You

By Shikha Pandya, Fittr Coach
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Navratri: More Than Fasting – A Time for Transformation

Navratri is one of the most powerful times of the year. Across India, people celebrate these nine days with fasting, devotion, and spiritual practices. The atmosphere is positive, energetic, and full of discipline.

But have you ever thought—why not use this powerful time to reset our lifestyle habits too?

Fasting already gives your body a chance to detox. Pairing it with mindful habits can amplify not just your spiritual energy, but also your physical health and mental clarity.

This Navratri, instead of only giving up certain foods, let’s go deeper. Let’s use these 9 days to eliminate 9 unhealthy habits that often hold us back from reaching our best self.

1. Procrastinating Your Blood Work

Most people avoid medical checkups until they’re forced by illness. But fitness isn’t just about muscles or weight—it’s about your internal health markers.

👉 Regular blood tests every 6–12 months help you track:

Blood sugar and cholesterol
Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies
Thyroid health
Inflammation markers

Delaying blood work is like driving a car without ever checking the engine oil—you don’t know when it might break down.
Navratri is the perfect time to book that test and take charge of your health.

2. Ghosting Your Coach

If you’ve invested in a fitness or lifestyle coach, communication is key. Skipping check-ins, ignoring messages, or vanishing without updates is only delaying your own progress.

💡 Remember:

A coach can only guide if they know what’s working and what’s not.
Honest updates (good or bad) help tailor your plan better.
Transformation is teamwork—you and your coach are partners in this journey.

This Navratri, commit to showing up consistently.

3. Drinking Alcohol & Using Tobacco

Both alcohol and tobacco are discouraged during Navratri fasting, but beyond tradition, they are harmful to your fitness journey.

Alcohol disrupts sleep, hormones, and recovery.
Tobacco reduces lung capacity and increases risk of chronic diseases.
Both increase inflammation, making fat loss and muscle gain harder.

⚡ Challenge yourself to go 9 alcohol-free, tobacco-free days. You’ll notice improved energy, focus, and clarity.

4. Procrastinating Basic Healthy Habits

How many times have you told yourself:

“I’ll start the gym next week”
“I’ll begin my diet after the festival”
“Just one more cheat meal today”

Procrastination is the biggest enemy of transformation. The truth is—you’ll never feel “ready.” You just have to start.

✨ Try this:

Commit to at least 20 minutes of activity daily during Navratri.
Practice portion control at meals.
Say “no” when you know something is delaying your goal.

5. Ordering Food from Outside

Weekend takeouts may feel harmless, but frequent ordering leads to excess calories, hidden oils, and dependency on processed food.

During Navratri, the focus is on sattvic, freshly cooked meals. This is the best time to break your Swiggy/Zomato cycle.

💡 Pro tip: Delete the apps for these 9 days. By the end, you’ll realize how much money, calories, and guilt you’ve saved.

6. Overeating Heavy & Fried Foods

Navratri fasting often comes with delicious fried snacks—sabudana vada, kuttu puri, pakoras. While these foods are allowed, portion size is everything.

Overeating fried foods can leave you:

Sluggish and lethargic
Struggling with bloating and indigestion
Missing the spiritual purpose of fasting—purification and lightness

Balance is the mantra. Opt for roasted, baked, or steamed versions when possible.

7. Consuming Packaged & Processed Foods

Instant mixes, chips, or “fasting namkeens” from the market may sound convenient but are loaded with preservatives, sugar, and unhealthy oils.

Navratri is about going back to natural, wholesome, unprocessed food.

Fresh fruits, nuts, dairy, and simple grains should form your base.
Avoid the marketing trap of “fasting-friendly processed snacks.”

Your body deserves better fuel.

8. Skipping Meals or Skipping Breakfast

Fasting doesn’t mean starving. Skipping meals without planning often leads to overeating later, fatigue, and nutrient gaps.

🔑 Smart fasting tips:

Break your fast with light fruits or coconut water.
Include protein sources like paneer, milk, or curd.
Don’t skip breakfast entirely—start light, keep energy steady.

When planned well, fasting becomes energizing instead of draining.

9. Mindless Snacking & Overindulgence

Eating unlimited dry fruits, fried vrat snacks, or sweets during fasting is still overeating. Remember, fasting is about discipline, not indulgence.

🍇 Tip: Keep portioned servings of nuts and fruits ready. This avoids eating directly from the container, which often leads to excess.

Final Thoughts: Break the Pattern in Just 9 Days

Navratri gives you a unique opportunity to not only purify spiritually but also physically and mentally. By breaking just these 9 habits, you set yourself up for:

Better health markers
More energy and focus
Stronger self-discipline
A true sense of transformation

✨ Imagine if you carry forward these changes beyond Navratri. You might discover your healthiest, strongest version yet.

So, are you ready to break the pattern? Start today—repeat the good habits for just 9 days, and let Navratri guide you toward your best self.

Written by: Shikha Pandya, Fittr Coach
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