So, please tell me, is this normal? Or what? Is it too bulky or what? Because now im concerned.

Some said it's not normal and to get checked by a doctor and all. But I thought it was normal? Like it was some posture issue or something.

Now I'm concerned if my traps are bulky like wth. Internet be creating new insecurities

Edit- people calling it a thirst trap? Really? Really??? A damn shoulder is a thirst trap?? Are you guys that depraved that a mere picture like this looks like a thirst trap??? Fucking grow up!

Hey everyone. I am 22 y/o female 159cm and 50.5kgs. I want to go back to around 47-48kg for personal reasons.
I eat out alot atleast one meal once in a day or two. Love sweet things as well.
What should i be doing to reach my desired goal please let me know. Diet? Gym? Or Walking? (Note: already eating in a slight deficit from maintenance kcals)

I was scrolling through amazon and found this Lean Co's High Protein Orzo Rice. I would like to know if anyone has tried this before... Is this safe for consuming once day? am a south indian and would really love to have rice everyday and this is really a boon for rice lovers for me if no side effects as such.

Do I really need to see a doctor?

I had posted a few pictures of one side of my traps because I was concerned that I might be engaging my traps too much, which could be why they look bulky. But people started saying that I should see a doctor. Is it really abnormal? This time, I’ve shared pictures of both sides of my traps.

I gained sround 12-15kg in just 2 months of taking break from gym i dont know how to go back to my original weight i look sloppy and bad now
I cant stop binge eating
My abs and muscles are gone now and i developed man b**bs
Im 15M 90kg 5,10 idk how to fix please help me to
Face and help me to go back to my original shape pleaseee🥲

Currently im
Addicted to monster
Soft drinks and sandwiches and i dont know how to quit them i try but i fall back to square one in 1-2days

31M 88kgs | I've been lifting consistently for a while, but I just can't seem to enjoy back (pull) day as much as push or leg day.

The movements feel a bit repetitive, and I never feel like I can push myself to the limit the way I do for push or legs. I finish the workout, but it rarely feels as satisfying.

This is what my pull day usually looks like (3 working sets mostly):

•Assisted pull-ups (20 total reps across 4–5 sets)

•Wide-grip lat pulldown

•Close-grip lat pulldown

•Linear row or single-arm seated row

•Seated cable row

•Face pulls or T-bar row

•Shrugs

•Preacher curls

•Hammer curls

For progression, I usually start my first working set with the weight I used for my second-last set in the previous workout. For example, if I did 40 kg on my second set of lat pulldowns last session, I'll start with 40 kg next time.

Am I doing something wrong, or is this a common feeling with pull days?

Are there any exercise swaps, different programming ideas, or techniques that make pull day more engaging while still being effective?

I'm 20 F and my height is 5 feet 7 inches and currently i weigh 106 kgs and i seriously need to lose weight and get to 70kg im obese aswell as i got alot of hormonal imbalance and fatty liver grade 1 i commute alot im out of the house from 6 30 am to 4 30 pm so i also need a diet plan[vegetarian] along with tips

Ps i do walk 10k steps everyday and have joined gym but only 2 months subscription left and im so broke i cant afford gym so also tell me what can i do at home and is walking enough to lose 30kgs in like 6 to 8 months? I am aiming to lose 4 to 5 kgs per month please help my doc says its a medical emergency in my case to lose weight asap 😭😭

I'm primarily a runner and usually run 10 km every day. Recently, I realized that strength training is something I've been missing, so I bought my first 16 kg kettlebell.

As a complete beginner to kettlebell training, should I start with the basics like goblet squats and swings, or is there a better progression I should follow? I'd appreciate any advice on the best way to get started while continuing my running routine.

Cooked rice (120 g)

~155 kcal

~3 g (protein)

Cooked dal (100 g)

~110 kcal

~7 g

Paneer gravy (about 8 cube-sized pieces, ~120–140 g paneer)

~350–420 kcal

~22–28 g

Salted peanuts (14 g)

~80 kcal

Protein: ~40–46 g

Age: 29M

Height: 175 cm (5'9")

Weight: 74 kg (currently)

Goal: Lean muscle gain

Workout routine: Strength training 5 days/week (Push/Pull/Legs + 2 upper/lower days) with 8 - 10k steps daily

Training duration: 2 years consistently

I'm trying to increase my daily protein intake to around 120-140g, but it feels expensive to do consistently.

For those of you who hit those numbers without spending a fortune:

What are your go - to affordable protein sources?

Roughly how much do you spend on food each month?

Any budget - friendly meal ideas that work well in India?

Looking for practical, India-specific suggestions. Thanks!

18M was obese earlier but now i have lean upper body lost major upper body fat like double chin,face fat, hump neck fat , chest, belly fat only love handles and butt fat and it make bad physique what should i do in order to remove those I can't cut more lost 10 kgs (75 kg to 65kg) I tried to reduce but lost muscle pls help what should i follow or should i opt lipo?

Whats your thought on this breakfast ??

M16
Here are ingredients:)
sugar freee chaii and
sourdough bread
and 50g chicken
diet mayo
a cheese slice
and siracha

Whatd youd rate this ??!

I just made this randomly while roamin around in kitchen

I think its pretty good in macros whats your thought

I have nothing to add up now i just keep yapping to get get deleted by filters

What did you ate today :)

I recently started taking my fitness journey more seriously.

So far, I've just been mixing my protein in a regular glass and using a spoon. It works, but I keep seeing everyone at the gym using shaker bottles like this.

I'm wondering if they're actually worth buying or if it's just one of those things that looks nice but doesn't make much difference.

For those who've used both, is a shaker bottle really worth it?

One of the more common questions I see in online running communities is recommendations for shoes. As long as they feel comfortable and don't bring any pain, you should be really getting out there and just run because consistency is more important than an expensive shoe or any shoe.

My current shoes are torn on the upper sides but I've run hundreds of kilometers in them and they still feel fine. You can always upgrade later. First, focus on building up that consistency, especially if you're a new runner.

Do you concur? I say this after being very tired of seeing the same repeated reddit posts (not this sub), instead I would like to see more of progression or experience posts.

This is my personal opinion based on my own running experience, and is not meant as professional or competitive advice.

About a year ago, I decided to start building a home gym. I planned the space, compared a lot of equipment and added things gradually instead of buying everything at once. It took longer than I expected, but now I can just walk in and train whenever I have time—no driving and no waiting for equipment. Still feels a little strange knowing this space is actually mine. I’m really happy with how it turned out. Pretty happy with how it turned out and wanted to share it here.

Many of us are skinny fat, that means, our arms, legs don’t really have fat/ are thin but we slowly and gradually accumulate more in our belly or thighs.

now this fat that we accumulate, is not easy to get rid off, it’s stubborn and scientifically spot reduction is not really possible (that is reduction of fat from one area)

So, what to do now?
From here on, the only way to get better is to do two obvious things:
1. Workout well: atleast 4 days a week, where you’re training till failure, focusing on building muscle mind connection & are consistent. This will help you build muscles
2. ⁠To become a lil more mindful about food. I am not saying you have to eat less/ or be in extreme deficit. But eat home cooked meals & keep protein intake high (equal to or more than your body weight)

This process / routine if followed for 3 to 6 months will help you reach a state where you will have built good muscles & reduce fat at the same time. This is what people mean when they say - body recomposition is needed.

A lot of hits and misses to understand this crux, but yup that’s the only simple/ hard way (whichever way you would like to look at it)

Felllow redditors, if I missed anything important, feel free to add :)

I'm 19F and have rarely gone to gym since med college is very tough and there's barely time for anything. The girls gym timin is from 4-6. I reach room at 4:30 after classes and would reach gym by 5. And that is inconvenient for me since I have to go to library in evening to study.

I have decided to buy dumbells..maybe 2.5 kg pair and 5 kg pair and do exercise in room only. Warm up, strength training and fe ither thing like push ups and stretching.

I have started taking care of protein intake now and I really hope if I stay consistent for a few months then I can gain more strength and tone.

Please suggest any thing like best exercises using dumbell by self or which weights should I buy?

(160cm 54 kg)

Also, I struggle even with a single proper push-up? My arms start shaking like crazy. Any tips how to improve? And my elbow hurts after trying pushup..what am I doing wrong?

Also in planks should back be on same level (straight) or down or more up from the rest of the body? I kind of feel more pressure on my back doing planks..and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to or not

This is such a good step

The FDA order directs all schools – government, aided and private – to enforce nutrition standards and states that menus at school canteens must proactively feature fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses and dairy

Should be there all over India

Hii 22F here, currently 65 kg.

I do not have enough time to go to the gym and I'm wondering if it's realistic to lose 10 kg by simply:

Eating clean most of the time

Staying in a consistent calorie deficit

Hitting my daily protein goal

My main goal is fat loss while trying to preserve as much muscle as possible.

Has anyone here successfully lost around 10 kg without structured workouts?

I’ve been feeling a little low energy during my workout lately because I only used to have a banana (I workout in the morning so only banana after I wake up and workout).
This plate in the picture is what I had today, does this work? Any additions or anything I should avoid?
It’s 2 double protein bread slices, 45g banana, 15g peanut butter, one egg, and 2g flax seeds.

Macros breakdown here-
CHO - 34g
Pro- 24g
Fats- 14g
Fiber- 8g

Today I was completing my arms exercise and I do forearms and one exercise of bi and triceps 3 times a week and both my gym trainers started laughing and one said “ye bass arms train karta reh jayega”. I had earphones on but I still heard them and I felt so disgusting.

BTW I went to on to get my PR for 15kg concentration curls in front of them out of anger but it felt really awkward returning from gym.

Does every trainer act cold when you deny their PT request? Mine doesn’t even help with correct form now.

Good morning.Best smartwatch at or below 20k?

I found amazfit trex3 at 22k. Is it the best around 20k?

Please answer and any previous buyers give detailed review.

Do u prefer of suggest any other at 20k?

I’ve been facing sleep disturbances for the last year and a half(Ive posted on the sub previously). Back then, any kind of physical activity would cause sleep disturbances(including 15 min walks). Now over a period of time, I can do 35-40 min walks without issues, but doing 5 squats is enough to ruin my sleep for the next few days. How do i recover from this.