Why women are focusing on energy instead of weight

Why women are focusing on energy instead of weight Shweta Dravid 4 min read22 Aug 2026, 08: 30 AM IST.

Key points

• At 36, Priyanka Ghosh had finally reached her weight-loss goal.
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• As fitness is measured in strength, stamina and vitality, for most women, counting calories has left the chat.

What happened

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At 36, Priyanka Ghosh had finally reached her weight-loss goal. The Pune-based IT professional was exercising regularly, eating fewer calories and fitting into clothes she hadn't worn in years. Yet, instead of feeling healthier, she was constantly exhausted. By afternoon, she needed multiple cups of coffee to stay focused, and even a full night's sleep left her drained. "I thought losing weight would automatically make me feel better, " she notes. "It didn't."

The bottom line

In short, why women are focusing on energy instead of weight is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.