We were lucky enough to get an interview with Chandigarh Top Dietitian Ritika Gulati. Although at the start of our conversation, Ritika mentioned that she prefers to be addressed as “Fitness, Nutrition & Lifestyle Specialist”.
Along with her nutrition & lifestyle studio in Tricity, she also runs a clinic in Ambala and serves people worldwide through digital mediums. She is humble, one cheerful soul who has loaded her Instagram with motivating videos and post, and watching her stories every morning is a delight. We were curious to know Ritika more, so these are the rapid-fire questions we asked:
1. Do you have any pets?
Yesssss, I can’t imagine my life without them. I am a proud mommy of a German Shepherd Named “Audi” and yes, I have many squirrels & birds around my place, and I totally love feeding and watching them.
2. Are you a morning or a night person?
I am a morning person. I enjoy quality me time and meditation & what better time than morning sunshine.
3. Nickname?
Yeah!!! Ritz
4.Favorite color?
I love trying different colors, from neons to pastels to bright Fuschia but black is my all-time favorite.
5. What do you think of when I say, “fruit?”
Being a Nutritionist, the first thing that comes to mind is a highly nutritious and perfect snacking replacement for those mid-morning hungers or first thing in the morning in case one gets late to eat breakfast.
6. Do you always wear your seat belt?
Yes in fact I am very particular about that.
7.Favorite flower?
Well I am a person who loves nature so all I like all flowers but in case if I have to choose one, then it’s “Rose” my granny used to call me Rose, so I have sentiments attached to it.
8. At what age do you want to retire?
Never!!! Yes, I would want to work till my last breath. I love my work and I love seeing my people getting fitter and healthy.
9. Describe yourself in 3 words
Dedicated, Loving and passionate and most important Learner
10. If you could buy any type of food (right now), what would you buy?
Of course all healthy stuff; you can check my online cart it is still filled with oats, quinoa, nuts, seeds etc. Hahaha!
11. Your greatest achievement?
Hearing words like “Ma’am you Changed my life” is something I find my greatest achievement… Rest awards and certificates And appreciation are blessings, and yes got an opportunity to serve the Indian Army is something close to my heart.
12.Stairs?
Of course Yesss!!!! That what I keep telling my people to quit elevators and opt for stairs
13. Nike or Adidas?
Nike
14. What is your biggest addiction?
My work & my workout
15. What is your last thought before going to bed?
Gratitude… I go off to sleep thanking my God for what all I am blessed with.
16. Where were you born?
New Delhi, India
17. Bed size?
King size
18. Money?
Necessity but can’t buy everything…And people who think it can buy everything are living a sad life. Happiness lies somewhere else.
19. What do you think of people with tattoos?
Totally there call, I don’t judge I in fact hate people being judgemental it’s one life and everyone has the right to be happy in their own respective ways … if it gives happiness to someone, one should go for it…
20. What was your favorite cartoon show growing up?
Hahahaha Tom & Jerry