Sameer Gudhate Presents the Book Review of It’s Easy to Be Healthy by Malaika Arora

I picked up It’s Easy to Be Healthy by Malaika Arora expecting another glossy celebrity fitness book—the kind with curated routines, aspirational photos, and promises of overnight transformation.

But from the very first page, I realized this was different. It felt like sitting across from a friend at a quiet café in Mumbai, the monsoon pouring outside, the streets alive with honking taxis and street vendors, someone who has stumbled, tried, failed, and finally learned what actually works. That friend leans in and says, “Here’s what matters. Not perfection. Just showing up.”

Malaika doesn’t talk about extremes. She talks about consistency—the small, daily choices that compound over time. I found myself laughing quietly at a passage where she describes a week of missed workouts, failed meal plans, and those mornings when motivation simply didn’t show up. I’ve had those mornings too, standing on my balcony in Dombivli with a steaming cup of tea, watching the city wake up, wondering if I should even bother stretching before the day begins. Malaika’s honesty was a permission slip: it’s okay to pause, it’s okay to stumble, and still, you’re progressing. That line alone made me pause and underline it in my mind: “Consistency matters more than perfection.”

What makes this book remarkable is how Malaika seamlessly weaves the physical, mental, and emotional threads of wellbeing. She talks about short, practical fitness routines, simple skincare rituals, mindful eating habits, and holistic wellness practices, all in a way that feels achievable, even in the chaos of everyday life. Her reflections on rest and mental downtime hit home—reminding me of those rare Sundays when I let Vira read a book in silence while I sat quietly, stretching, breathing, letting the city noise drift past. Those moments of “nothingness” are not wasted; they’re essential. Malaika validates them, dismantling the guilt that hustle culture so often piles onto us.

There’s also a cultural resonance. In a world obsessed with extreme bodies and curated Instagram lives, Malaika reframes health as care, confidence, and self-respect. I kept picturing my own simple rituals: walking the neighbourhoods streets with Vira, feeding my tomcat Ganya, exercising in my office at 630 am before I begin my work. These small acts of care suddenly felt transformative. The metaphor that stayed with me: wellness isn’t a sprint toward a finish line; it’s tending a garden patiently, noticing subtle growth, watching tiny flowers bloom over time. That image alone reframed my perspective on daily habits.

The warmth of Malaika’s voice carries the book. She is candid about her failures and small victories, which makes her guidance feel authentic rather than performative. I could imagine her laughing softly at a failed smoothie recipe or a skipped workout, and it reminded me of my own imperfection and the beauty in that. Her anecdotes, whether about women’s health, postpartum challenges, or menopause, bring lived-in texture that transcends celebrity advice. These are reflections grounded in life, not in showbiz.

Three strengths stand out clearly: the conversational prose that feels like a personal mentor, the focus on achievable habits rather than extremes, and the unapologetic embrace of imperfection. Even if some ideas feel familiar to those already immersed in wellness content, Malaika’s warmth and honesty make them feel fresh and human. I particularly loved how she threads mental wellbeing into routines that usually focus purely on physical results. The impact lingered days after I closed the book, nudging me toward my balcony stretches and mindful moments with Vira, reminding me that care, not perfection, builds health.

By the end, I wasn’t thinking about celebrity diets or Instagram routines. I was thinking about my own city mornings, the gentle chaos of Mumbai, and the small, steady ways I could tend to my body and mind more. This book is for anyone exhausted by extremes, anyone who wants a gentle, sustaining approach to wellness. Malaika doesn’t lecture; she guides. She doesn’t pressure; she empowers. And through her honesty and lived experience, she leaves you with a lasting image: wellness is built quietly, daily, and joyfully—like a garden slowly thriving under patient care.

It’s Easy to Be Healthy isn’t a fleeting read; it’s a companion, a gentle cheer, a reminder that showing up, in all your imperfect human moments, is enough.

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