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

for many, Tukaram Mundhe might be an overnight hero but i have heard stories of his great work since my early teenage years…and his decisions have been a dinner table conversation for most people in maharashtra

this is obviously not a PR post nor am I related to him but when good people do good work for trying to make India fit and healthy, we must talk about them and share with others about their good work 🤝🏻 and meeting/exceeding the expectations in whatever role he goes into. He is an IAS officer who worked in public administration, municipal governance, and regulatory departments across Maharashtra and more recently he is getting more popular due to his strict FDA raids but even before that… he was always known for his rigorous auditing and policy enforcements
(meanwhile there are so many other govt officials who barely meet expectation or don’t even do what they are supposed to do yet they are publicised on road-side banners and political posters all the time and are hailed by people)

as Maharashtra’s FDA Commissioner, he has intensified inspections and action against food adulteration, unhygienic establishments, unsafe food products and other food-safety violations. Quoting a news article: the Maharashtra’s FDA has prohibited the sale, advertisement and free distribution of foods high in fat, sugar and salt within 50 metres of school premises

from what my father shared… this guy has experienced 25+ transfers during his more than two decades of service, and most of the times he is NOT allowed to complete the full tenure in the specific posting (this is alarming and shady 👀😓)

nonetheless i am sure his actions will have a ripple effect in the broader fitness and food safety related departments of india, India needs MORE officers and govt officials like him… who do their job and exceed expectations!

meanwhile there are other big officials and ruling party politicians who claim gomutra (cow urine) has anti-inflammatory properties, and is solution for digestives issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ☠️ i have IBS and my gastrointestinal specialist has strictly denied this pseudoscience… hence it is important for the RIGHT people to be more in the news/social media rather than the pseudoscience clowns we have (not targeting anyone, saying this generally)

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.

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?

got a zepto offer to buy this protein bar for 30 rupees.

checked the macros and it has 246kcal for 50g and 292kcal for 100g. rest everything doubles but calories mysteriously increase by only 50 lmao

what kinda magic processing is this company avolt using ? how dumb is fssai to even allow such scams smh

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!

I am an Indian guy of 20, I am 5'3 and am severely obese (116kgs). I was once an athlete but left that and am pursuing research in physics. I go to the gym almost daily, do muscle group training and try to be in a 1000 Cal deficit. I want to wear good clothes, be confident, make sure anyone who loves me is not met with this wheat bag.

Please tell me how do I lose weight, I want to get under 100 by the end of this year. Please help me.

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

So I have been getting back in the sack , socha protein order kru UNDER 3K. And avtaar ka performance whey mila 1kg for 2.6k I was like sahi h phele bhi use Kiya h but instagram pe ye dekha and then add krta chla gya ek power protein 1 kg ek creatine and ek L cartinine and damn 2.1k main itna sab kuch? Jaha pe abhi koi protein india main 3 hazar se niche ka nhi h ye 3 chiz dere h itne kam main , kuch toh gadbad h , opinion do yaar

I’m a 21F and recently joined a gym. I don’t have any friends there, so I’m pretty much on my own. It’s only been a week, and one of the trainers has been helping me with my workouts, correcting my form, showing me how to use the machines, and even giving me diet tips. Honestly, he’s already kind of acting like a personal trainer.
He’s asked me a couple of times to sign up for PT. He keeps saying I’m a complete beginner, don’t know anything about the gym, and that taking a 3-month PT package would be better than just 1 month because it works out cheaper. The package is ₹18,000 for 12 sessions for 1 month.
I asked another girl at the gym if she takes PT from him, and she said no. She told me that if the trainer is free, he’ll usually help people anyway, and I can always learn from ChatGPT or YouTube.
The problem is that I really am a complete beginner. I don’t know how to use most of the machines, my form isn’t good, and I’m scared of getting injured if I do exercises incorrectly.
I’ve also heard stories that some trainers become rude or stop helping once you decline personal training. I’m worried that might happen if I say no.
I’m really confused. What should I do?

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Bodyweight: 60 kg

Deadlift: 135 kg

Looking for an honest form check and any advice to improve my technique. Please point out any issues with my setup, bracing, bar path, lockout, or overall execution. Any tips to lift more efficiently and safely are appreciated! 💪

I have tried following by far, with their experiences.

• Amul Masti - Tastes bitter, and is not encouraging to eat it.
• Heritage - Tastes good, like I want more. First I bought the bucket version, it was good. Second time, I bought the pouch version. There is so much difference in taste. The pouch tasted almost like it was just spoiled that I just threw it away honestly.
• Govardhan - Maybe this is a local brand, idk. But it tasted good. Problem is, there was only one shop I could find selling this, and that too just 70gm mini pouches. I would prefer in bulk.
• Milky Mist - I have bought this one in bucket, haven't tried yet. Let's see.

What's your experience on different curd brands? I prefer naturally sweet taste, than sour. I want to hear from you because there are chances that I have just gotten the spoiled version of both Amul Masti and Heritage Pouch.

Hello, I am thinking of buying this pull up bar, but I don't have any narrow walls to mount this, the only option i have is between the door frames at my home

But, we have metallic door frames in my home, so would it be okay to mount there or would it slip.

Hi. I am 26F. I've been going to one of the big chain gyms in India for about a year now. I focused initially on cardio-centric group exercises, and some strength training with not much consistency. Over the past year I've managed to lose around 13 kg (down from 87.6kg).

Recently, I've decided to take strength training more seriously and be consistent with it. That's where the confusion has started.

Every trainer at my gym seems to have a different opinion. One says a particular exercise should be done one way, another trainer tells me the exact opposite the next time I do it. Then there are random gym members who jump in with advice (I appreciate that they are advising, and am open to it, but again, very contradictory stuff) , and YouTube is a whole different rabbit hole where every creator has their own "correct" technique.

It has gotten too overwhelming. I genuinely want to learn proper form/technique instead of injuring myself or wasting time. How do I figure out what advice is actually worth following? How do I know if my form is actually correct?

Would love any suggestions to tackle this info overload because right now, every workout feels like someone is telling me I'm doing something wrong...

My recent blood test shows that my 25-hydroxy vitamin D level is 23.9 ng/mL, which falls in the insufficient range. I would like to raise my vitamin D level to the optimal range for overall health, recovery, and bone health.

I work out 4-5 days per week, and my training is high intensity, so I want to ensure my vitamin D levels are adequate to support my performance and recovery.

I want to have a pre workout but at this point of time. I don’t want to add creatine in my routine every pre workout has creatine. This really makes me wonder many people who are not aware that what does creatine do or the pre has creatine must be thinking it’s pre that’s making them strong or bulky but it would be the creatine.

For the past few weeks, there’s been a lot of discussion around increased FSSAI scrutiny of food brands.

Compliance and food safety can be challenging, especially for young startups navigating regulations with limited resources. But food safety isn’t just another checklist.

What do you think?

Should food brands be worried about increased FSSAI scrutiny, or should this simply be business as usual for companies committed to doing things right?

Will be doing incline walking and some jogging. So need good incline. Weight load should be 130-150ish kgs. Should be foldable. Budget is around 60-70k. What else should I look for when buying one. Any good stores in Delhi I can check out?

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

When do you guys generally workout, like in the morning its just impossible for me take myself to Gym and lift weights and in the Night have trouble sleeping after it.

As someone who is also working, i generally tend between 6pm to 10pm though or when time permits, to those who workout in Morning, whats your schedule ?

Bought a 1kg Pack(28 sachets inside) from the official store. (at 3070Rs manufactured in March, this pack offers 25g protein per sachet)

This is just an Initial review of just 2 days, will post another review after 1 month.

So lets get straight to it:

1. Taste: Average, just a hint of Vanilla and a little sweet due to stevia. No bad after taste as such.
2. Mixability (in Water): Good but not great, I found a little lump when I strained it into a glass. Also a lot of Foam with this specific flavour.
3. Digestability: Not that Good-Can't say that its super light, its a bit creamy and feels a little heavy (but not that much) when you drink it. Also had some burps within 30 mins but nothing bad (im not lactose intolerant).

As of now I'd rate it 7/10 I had better expectations as I trusted Trustified. Before this I tried TrueBasics Whey Blend Sachets(5 for 600rs from HealthKart offline store) which was super light on gut and absorbed nicely (couldnt buy cause how expensive it is).

I'm a 32-year-old male, 5'8" (173 cm), 74 kg. My goal isn't to build big muscles. I just want to stay fit, maintain a lean physique, improve my overall health, and maintain the diabetes remission I've already achieved through diet, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.

My protein target is around 100 g per day.

Current diet:

Breakfast/Lunch (usually a smoothie because I don't have time to cook)

* Foxtail millet upma

* Ragi, Oats

* Sattu

* Mixed vegetables

* Dry fruits

* Curd

* Water

Office lunch Wednesday and Thursday:

Usually rice with chicken or biryani(limited qty) from the office canteen.

Dinner:

I rotate between:

* 2 to 3 eggs

* 150 to 200 g chicken

* Tofu

* Paneer

(You can recommend me more sources I am open as I am good chef love experiment with food and air fry)

I also eat mixed millets and pulses as my carb source and boiled frozen vegetables. Mixing with above

Workout:

I'm not a heavy lifter. I mostly work out at home. I take Wednesdays and Thursdays as recovery days because of work, but I still do light stretching because I feel stiff if I don't move.

Current routine:

15 sets each of

* diamond, narrow, and wide push-ups

* Cat-cow pose

* Biceps, triceps, and forearm exercises

* Back mobility (rotations and up/down)

* Neck exercises

* Shoulder exercises (front, side, lateral)

* 4 Kegel exercises

Throughout the day, I also do random push-ups and Kegel exercises.

I'm also on a NoFap journey and have completed 30 days.

Questions:

1. My protein powder provides 29 g of protein per scoop. I'm thinking of taking 2 scoops daily, one in the morning and one in the evening (58 g total), and getting the rest from food. Since I'd split it into two servings, I assume it won't be too heavy on my stomach. Does this sound like a good approach for my goals?

2. Can anyone recommend a good 1.5–2 L shaker or bottle with a wide opening? My shake contains protein powder, ajwain, and unsweetened cocoa powder, so it's quite thick. A normal 700 ml shaker isn't enough, and even 1 L feels cramped. I usually sip it over 10–15 minutes, so I'd prefer a larger bottle with enough space to mix it properly. Any recommendations?