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Sarfaraz Khan lost 17 kg in 1.5 months.

By cutting sugar, rice, and roti, and eating a very low-calorie diet.
But this isn’t how you should lose weight!

Let me break down fat loss for you in simple terms.

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What’s wrong with Sarfaraz’s approach?

Weight loss was too fast.

Studies have shown that losing weight too quickly can lead to muscle loss.

Muscle = strength, metabolism, long-term fat loss.

Instead:
1) Aim for a 400-600 calorie deficit/day.
2) 0.5-0.75 kg loss/week
3) Faster only if you have a lot of fat & expert guidanceImage
Should you ditch sugar, rice & roti altogether?

No!

Science says:

1) Weight loss happens when you eat fewer calories than you burn (calorie deficit).

2) Rice, roti, or sugar aren’t “evil.”

You can include them in moderation & still lose fat.
What should you do instead?

1) Eat mostly whole foods
2) Balance your plate with carbs, protein & healthy fats
3) Watch your portions
4) Create a moderate calorie deficit you can stick to
What about green tea or fat-burner coffee?

Studies show:

1) Green tea & coffee may help a tiny bit.

2) At best, 1-2 kg extra over 3-6 months.

Not magic. Please don’t rely on them. Image
Instead, focus on things that work:

1) Use a good protein source (whey or plant‑based)

2) Creatine can help with strength (optional)

3) Caffeine as pre‑workout

But these are just add ons. Image
Prioritize protein

1) Aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of your goal body weight

2) Helps preserve muscle

3) Keeps you full

4) Supports recovery Image
Add more veggies & fruits

1) Low in calories

2) High in fiber & vitamins

3) Keep you full longer

4) Support overall health
Add resistance training

1) Helps build & keep muscle while losing fat

2) Makes you stronger & leaner

3-4 per week is more than enough Image
And don’t forget walking.

Studies show daily walking burns extra calories & helps with fat loss.

Even 8-10k steps/day makes a big difference over time.

Slow & steady > crash diets. Image

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Jul 19
My kid turned 1 today. These 365 days have been a roller coaster as a parent. First time. New experience.

Some tweets on how parenthood has changed me as a person and why one should consider becoming a parent at some point in their lifetime. Read it whenever you have time or save it for later. This thread is not for 21-year-olds. You guys can skip it.
Being a parent gives you a power you may not have been aware of. From the first day of their birth, you will start feeling that you have become so powerful that you can fight anyone and any situation to protect your kid.

There have been instances in my life where I would have had a severe anxiety attack or a nervous breakdown, but when you have the responsibility of a kid, you know you will find a way out of any situation.
Every cry of your kid will add something to you, like another brick in your building. You will start feeling like working 24/7 to avoid that cry and to provide your kid with everything possible. My dad had to sell his car and factory when his business failed. Now I understand why he didn't run away or take his life, because he couldn’t see me crying. He sold products door-to-door on his cycle to provide for me; today, I am doing the same to provide for my child. Whatever I can do best. The day you become a father you will start understanding your father.
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Jul 7
You've had your blood test done, but you're still unclear on how to read the reports?

Save this thread. It will help you to understand how to read your reports.

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Why this matters:

Blood tests aren't just for when you're sick.

They help you:

1) Detect diseases early (like diabetes, thyroid issues)
2) Understand your metabolism & organ function
3) Track deficiencies (like Vitamin D, B12)
4) Monitor long-term risk for heart, liver, and kidney diseases

Let’s break down the key tests
Common blood tests you must know:

These 7 tests show up in almost every health checkup:

1) Lipid Profile: Total Cholesterol, HDL-C , LDL-C, Triglycerides
2) Blood Glucose: Fasting sugar, HbA1c
3) Kidney Function Test (KFT): Creatinine, Urea
4) Liver Function Test (LFT): ALT, AST, Bilirubin, Albumin
5) Thyroid Tests: TSH, T4
6) Vitamin D
7) Vitamin B12

Let’s break each one downImage
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Jun 23
आहार के 12 नियम

ये नियम हर इंसान, बच्चे से लेकर बुज़ुर्ग तक को अपनाने चाहिए एक स्वस्थ जीवन के लिए।

शरीर तभी ठीक चलेगा जब भोजन सही हो Image
कैलोरी (Calories)
जितनी कैलोरी खर्च होती है, उतनी ही लेनी चाहिए।

1) ज़्यादा खाओगे = वज़न बढ़ेगा
2) कम खाओगे = कमजोरी, थकान

उदाहरण:

1)बैठने वाले काम वालों को 1800-2200 कैलोरी

2) मेहनत वाले काम वालों को 2500-3000 Image
प्रोटीन (Protein)

शरीर की मरम्मत और मांसपेशियों के लिए ज़रूरी।

रोज़ 1 ग्राम/किलो वज़न के हिसाब से लें।

उदाहरण (70kg इंसान): 70g प्रोटीन रोज़

स्रोत:

1) शाकाहारी: दूध, दही, दालें, सोया चंक्स

2) मांसाहारी: अंडा, चिकन, मछली Image
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Today is World Thyroid Day, and this thread is specifically for people with thyroid issues or whose family members have them. Others, please ignore.

Before I begin, let me clarify: Yes, it is possible to become healthier with thyroid issues, nothing is impossible, but you may need to take care of a few things.

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Firstly, what is the thyroid?

It's a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls metabolism, energy, body temperature, mood, and even fertility by releasing T3 and T4 hormones.

Too little = Hypothyroidism

Too much = Hyperthyroidism Image
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Common symptoms of hyper- and hypothyroidism:

Fatigue, weight gain, hair thinning, brain fog, anxiety, weight loss, etc.

Not all symptoms appear in everyone, especially in the early stages.
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Naturally, I started getting flooded with DMs: "Is this really clinically proven?" Image
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After my video, GoodBug’s co-founder, Prabhu Karthikeyan, commented on my video saying:

“Read the study published on our website.”

We went out of our way to invest in a trial that is randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter, with a 100-sample size. Read that again

So I pulled up the study he was referring to and started reading.Image
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Most people check sugar, Few check salt

People are label detectives when it comes to sugar but they ignore sodium, which can be more dangerous.

In 2019, high sodium intake led to over 17 lakh deaths globally.

Let’s talk about sodium, how to read labels, and why it matters.Image
Sodium vs. Salt: What's the Difference?

Salt is made of sodium and chloride.

When you eat salt, you're mainly concerned about the sodium.

1 gram of salt = ~400 mg of sodium.

So, 5 g of salt = 2,000 mg of sodium.

That's the number you'll see on food labels.Image
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Over 30 crore Indians live with high blood pressure today.

Many don't even know it.

One of the biggest reasons? Excess sodium from daily foods, often without tasting "salty."

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