Thursday, February 15, 2024

Wellness yatra

4 weeks for anything to be solidified as habit. practice habit stacking - its the best esp when no phone involved. Getting sunshine and outdoors is ubderrated this should be mandatory every day minimum 30mins. Greener the better too!

Friday, February 02, 2024

Groups

satsanga - whatever activity you are passionate about find likeminded company.Helps you pick up pieces when lazy or low , importantly motivate you time and again. even virtual company is great as long as its longterm nd consistent.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Yoga for sport

As we continue the wellness journey - adding yoga to any sport routine is a life saver. i notice my running niggles are coming down with stretching two three times a week. recommend adrienne yoga videos in youtube , easy to follow and well articulated. what applies to running is true for any sport cycling, badminton, soccer etc.

Monday, January 01, 2024

2024 focus

 Key aspect for happiness and well being is socializing.  Do not wait to seek help or help others we are evolved to be extremely social. Hence any collaboration gives immense satisfaction.  Fill your buckets and ensure you fill others buckets altruistically. Ensure you keep in touch with everyone without ego. Remember being welcoming and expanding horizons by connecting others is only going to make your buckets bigger. 

Loka samastha sugino bhavanthu! Forgive every mistake and move fwd collectively!

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Fasting ++

 One month yields 12 lbs . It is said autophagy gets triggered after 17-18 hrs in some bodies i dont have a clue on this but one thing is certain - it ll reduce all ur cholesterol,  weight ll drop noticeably you ll feel energized and hunger wont be a problem in a month! I m right now at 17-18 hrs my autophagy maybe further away but thats not my aim.  Fasting is not a Fad , it is exactly how our ancestors lived millions of years ago and our body is programmed for that - most days they wont have food and maybe sneak a berry, plant or two here and there.  A feast happened if they hunted a small to medium animal and that was a rarity.  Hence being non veg should be a rarity and fasting should be the norm.  What is my fasting window ? - its 6PM to 12PM next day a good 18 hrs approx.  This means most days i make do with a heavy nutritious , balanced lunch high on protein, vits, fats and carbs in that order. A light evening dinner is best to round of the day.  You would be surprised how much you will value every ounce of food once you start fasting - no phones, TV distraction.  Food becomes full focus when consuming this way. 

Fruits are a tad overrated. They want you to eat hence mostly sugar , agreed has some vitamins, Fiber (great for gut microbiome) in it but not comparable to what most veggies give you.  Water is an elixir this should be the go to drink for fasting and by practice it can make even heart burns, acidity go away.  The first month is the toughest but with persistence its possible. Try it out you will feel re energized! Next my experiment continues to see if OMAD a week is possible and also if the lifestyle changes incorporated over 3-6 months has any effect on the A1c, Reddit / Quora has many miracle stories - but there is only one way to know :) 

Monday, December 11, 2023

Stories 2 jaya!

 Utalagar to janameyjayan talks parikshit story.

Vaisampayar vyasas disciple sarpa satru yagya.

Dakshin dakshagi two large serpents set free by asthigan of ex naga tribe.

Jaya recited by vaisampayar to jananejeyan after yaga goes rogue. 

Jaya written by ganapathi by tusk after understanding. This becomes mahabharatha.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Indian wisdom

 Most of the scientific research takeaways are well known indian wisdom. Alas the ladt two generations were not explained 'why', our gen has the benefit of science corroborating things with an eureka moment! Take few items below-


A) indian squatting toilet helps with better stoole excretion due to optimum pressure on intestines.

B) sitting cross legged even 30mins a day can help keep ling term back /neck pain in abeyance 

C) eating home cooked meals helps to contain obesity and diseases. This confirmed with proliferation of upf.

D)indian spices like pepper curcumin hing help boost immunity nd keep carcinogens at bay. Great example - rasam!

E) probiotics rich food like idly , batter, yogurt , buttermilk boost good gut bacteria.

F) sleeping early nd rising with sun boosts insulin , melatonin secretion and aligns with circadian rhythm.

G) fasting as a way of life is both spiritual and body cleanser - ekadasi sivaratri has very real meaning.

Fasting takeaways

 First few days are hard but persevere and keep disciplined. 3 meals is ok 2 is best and a feeding window of not more than 8 hrs.

I m right now experimenting 9 am to 5 pm (approx) its pretty scientific as it covers dawn to dusk as well - giving insulin enough time to digest and growth hormone/melatonin enough hours to do its recovery.

Exercises is ok in both fasting or eating window as long as its 2 hrs gap from feed.

Realize there are immediate benefits like positivity, more energy to do work, feel lighter and fitter. Also weight loss is a slow but sure burn look out for those lbs every week. This i find most sustainable and eventually once its a habit you can regulate calorie intake and sleep too which complete the circadian rhythm. All the best!