Subscribe to ForumIAS

PHYSICAL HEALTH, EXERCISE, JUNK FOOD, NUTRITION, EATING HABITS, SLEEP FOR UPSC ASPIRANTS- SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION, TRACKING

Hey everyone. I have written mains recently and I have observed so many things. The experience itself teaches us so many lessons and makes us think. And one thing I have noticed predominantly is the issue of overweight among the aspirants. And not just overweight but obesity. UPSC can be a long journey for most of us. Mental issues affect our eating and sleeping habits. The sedentary lifestyle, sitting for many hours throughout the day can make our legs weak and body older biologically.

Personally, I have reduced 20 kgs of weight before Prelims, but turns out I have gained 6kgs again during those 3 months for Mains. I have been harsh on myself for gaining weight. Especially when I can feel it sitting at the study table.  It felt embarrassing. It doesnt stop with me. Similar stories have been shared by many of our friends across different threads on this Forum. I see young UPSC aspirants losing hair not just because of stress but lack of good nutrition. Personally I feel more confident when I am healthy physically and mentally. Both reinforcing each other.

This problem has no divisions. Men, Women and others-everyone face it. I realized there is nothing to be embarrassed about it. We have to be healthy. We deserve to be. We cant sacrifice our health and sleep. Many reports are  saying non-communicable diseases like Diabetes and heart diseases are on rise among us youth!!

Let us create a thread in this community where we seek all-round development to crack this exam. There is a dearth of such discussions in our field. Forum provides us with a great place to start and mainstream this aspect of our journey during the preparation. I hope all of you participate everyday on this thread. All the fitness freaks can help people like me, maybe I can help others about how I lost 20kgs, we can motivate each other, track progress, share knowledge, food habits etc...Since the mental and physical issues are both correlated, this thread is not strictly limited to just physical health. However, the idea surrounds the physical health issues and is based on it.


Lets do this!


jack_Sparrow,Fireheartand49 otherslike this
68.3k views

272 comments

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )


I am no knight. Do not call me Sir

AzadHindFauz,Steph_Curryand5 otherslike this
3.8k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Sir ap bhi humari tarah line me lag jaiye

JohnButlerTrain,
2.8k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Hahaha, This is an inside joke ;)
Will tell you some day !

DM,Saint_1and2 otherslike this
2.8k views
@sjerngal on the condition of giving MGP for free?😁


2.5k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Hahaha. We were talking about sjerngal. And none of this is true :p


Steph_Curry,
2.7k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Hahaha. We were talking about sjerngal. And none of this is true :p


Wait. It was not true?

Now, please don't tell me she wasn't one of the child actors in Taare Zameen Par as well! 🤔 

sstarrr,
2.6k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Hahaha. We were talking about sjerngal. And none of this is true :p


Wait. It was not true?

Now, please don't tell me she wasn't one of the child actors in Taare Zameen Par as well! 🤔 

Yeah, I am sure of the dangal. Many people messaged me that I should stop spreading fake news, but I myself was the victim of fake news. 

I really don't know about Taare Zameen par.  @sjerngal had told me once that she was there, but now I doubt whatever she has told me. I was just telling the world whatever she has told me. She has to clarify this. 



Steph_Curry,
2.6k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Hahaha, This is an inside joke ;)
Will tell you some day !

Joke? Does it mean you lied to me?

Steph_Curry,
2.5k views

Neyawnsaid

» show previous quotes

Really? Which scene ? 

She was seen actually in 2-3 frames. In those scenes from national camp. She played role of one of the players

She lost those 8kgs for this role only. 

Who are we really talking about here? Why is it all so cryptic ( like most forum things! ? )

Hahaha, This is an inside joke ;)
Will tell you some day !

Joke? Does it mean you lied to me?

She lied to you as well? We all are victims of fake news. DAMN! 

Steph_Curry,
2.5k views
Deleted


2.4k views

@HeNeArKr and@sstaarr , I guess we all know who is spreading rumors here.. 
You guys need to stop obsessing over me..
I dont have a blog.. and I am not an actor.. :) 

Saint_1,Steph_Curryand2 otherslike this
2.5k views

@HeNeArKr and@sstaarr , I guess we all know who is spreading rumors here.. 
You guys need to stop obsessing over me..
I dont have a blog.. and I am not an actor.. :) 

Okay. You lost one fan girl now :( 

Bye. 

Anduin,sjerngal
2.3k views
How many of you here suffering from Junk food problem? just wanna see if there is any significant number :) just a short reply tagging this comment would do! 
D7,chamomileand4 otherslike this
2.7k views
How many of you here suffering from Junk food problem? just wanna see if there is any significant number :) just a short reply tagging this comment would do! 

Oh yes, eating junk food makes me feel not well. Like next day of eating Chinese food (even home cooked) cause headaches and puffy eyes. So scared of junk food but taste buds also crave junk food. 

chamomile,AzadHindFauzand1 otherslike this
2k views
How many of you here suffering from Junk food problem? just wanna see if there is any significant number :) just a short reply tagging this comment would do! 

I had been an addict, but then I found a way out. Linked them to my study deliverables like 10 hours of study on a particular day. It helped me bring down the intake because I would very rarely clock those many hours :)

chamomile,sstarrrand4 otherslike this
2k views

Just saw this.. Very informative.. Do watch. 



chamomile,AzadHindFauzand3 otherslike this
2k views

Good gym and driving school in Orn?


1.8k views

Just saw this.. Very informative.. Do watch. 



Very very informative. It should be a thumb rule that too much of “insert anything” is bad for health.

On a lighter note, I'm doing something right at least! 🙊

Thunderstorm,
1.7k views

Just saw this.. Very informative.. Do watch. 



Very very informative. It should be a thumb rule that too much of “insert anything” is bad for health.

On a lighter note, I'm doing something right at least! 🙊

And what is that? 

1.9k views
How many of you here suffering from Junk food problem? just wanna see if there is any significant number :) just a short reply tagging this comment would do! 

Feeling sad to say ki junk food is a problem..:( weird thing I have started now a days is.. whenever I go back home i cover my face properly so that no smell can attract me..;) #avoiding the fast food gullies..;)  

And because of workout also..have controlled a lot..! Cz it feels so good to see yourself on the other side..:) 

Brave,
3.4k views
Write your comment…