NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice and consult a medical professional before modifying diet or exercise. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of diet, lifestyle, and health which some viewers may find stigmatizing. Several claims in this talk lack sufficient scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this insightful and deeply personal talk, Paroma Gulati redefines the idea of a glow up, not as an external transformation, but as a journey of inner elevation through mindful living and conscious nourishment. Drawing from her own experiences of rediscovering health, purpose, and balance, she shows how small, consistent choices in food, movement, and self-care can lead to profound shifts in mental and physical well-being.Blending science with simplicity, she reminds us that food is not just fuel, but information for the body and mind. With warmth and clarity, she urges us to keep our habits simple, our goals sustainable, and our growth intentional, because true transformation begins not with grand resolutions, but with everyday awareness. Paroma Gulati is a Nutrition Counsellor dedicated to promoting healthy, happy living. Born in India and raised across Iraq, South Korea, and UAE, she returned to India for higher studies. Initially a BTech and MTech in Computer Engineering, she transitioned into Nutrition Science after noticing a lack of counselling facilities in her city. Certified in Nutrition Counselling from Australia, she pursued a prestigious executive program at Harvard Medical School on Sustainable Nutrition Planning and is currently pursuing advanced certifications in Sport & Therapeutic Nutrition and Menopause Nutrition from Dietitians Australia. Paroma has counselled clients across India, UK, USA, UAE, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, and Australia. A fitness enthusiast and avid reader, she is committed to helping people adopt a healthy lifestyle for life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx