Determined Quote by Indira Gandhi
“I said, I'll put on weight. And I started having massages, taking cod-liver oil, and eating twice as much. But I didn't even gain an ounce. I'd made up my mind that on the day the engagement was announced I'd be fatter, and I didn't gain an ounce. Then I went to Mussoorie, which is a health resort, and I ignored the doctors' instructions; I invented my own regime and gained weight. Just the opposite of what I'd like now. Now I have the problem of keeping slim. Still I manage. I don't know if you realize I'm a determined woman.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Reflections, 1979
She describes a determined effort to gain weight that failed until she changed her approach, highlighting personal resolve and the complexity of body management.
In simple terms: Determination alone may not achieve health goals; strategy matters.
Key Takeaway
Combine resolve with effective health strategies.
Themes
health
determination
body image
self‑control
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
personal
health
When to use this quote
- weight loss planning
- personal health coaching
- dietary adjustments
Key Concepts
weight management
personal agency
nutrition
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors beyond will affect weight change?
- How can one align mindset with effective health practices?
A Different Perspective
Weight goals can be thwarted by incorrect methods or physiological limits.
