For a very special Sunday Brunch episode, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, flew all the way to Hyderabad to attend a special invite. Upasana Konidela, Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals CSR Group and entrepreneur (UR Life and Athamma’s Kitchen), graciously invited Kamiya to her home. Donning many hats, the wife of actor Ram Charan revealed to Curly Tales about what keeps her going. She also confessed to having been an emotional eater and later taking steps to bring balance to her diet.
Upasana Konidela Talks About Combating Emotional Eating
While speaking to Upasana Konidela, Kamiya Jani asked her, “What is it that you are running on— is it protein, passion or South Indian filter coffee?” The entrepreneur revealed, “For me, it’s a mix of everything. But the grounding factor is that I want every day of my life to be special.” She elaborates, “I work in a hospital. Every day is precious for people in the hospital. And you understand the value of life when you work in a hospital.”
Upasana poignantly reflects, “We take breathing for granted. So many people have that as a luxury. We take eating everything for granted. That’s also such a luxury. So many people are on restricted diets.” When it came to talking about diets, Upasana Konidela confessed, “It wasn’t easy for me. I was a very chubby kid, and I was an emotional eater.”
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She Made A Switch In Her Head
The entrepreneur stated that she needed better eating habits and better control over her body. Upasana Konidela revealed about making a switch in her head. A switch for her to take control over her body, rather than letting her body control her. While she continues to be a foodie, she focuses on consuming smaller portion sizes of her favourite dishes, especially sweets. “When I am upset or depressed, I don’t go next to food,” says Upasana, who has overcome emotional eating. Her confession with grace and poise is no less than inspiring!
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To know more about Upasana Konidela’s life and get a glimpse of legend Chiranjeevi and actor Ram Charan’s Hyderabad home, watch the entire episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel.
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