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

@MachineGunJoe bro if you wanna lose weight. Focus more on your diet. It’s always 80% diet and 20% exercise. The problem is most time we don’t know that we are consuming too much calories 


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Increase your protein intake. Keeps you full. Also try to get 7-8 hrs of sleep. Atleast more than 6 even during peak studying period. Regulates hormones related to hunger , also keeps your mood positive 
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@MachineGunJoe you burn approximately 50-60 calories per hour in your sleep. 


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Hey@Murali you are nutritionist right? I guess you could help us, give some tips, challenges which u face once in a while.  :D That would be of great help!

When I started to follow a diet on regular basis , it was the occasional cravings. Initially caved in. But realised it wasn’t a big deal. I used to drink a few glasses of water, still works for me 😅

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One thing that kinda helps is that , take a picture of you , either showing those fatty areas or in clothes that are a bit tight. Actually helped a mentee to avoid overeating. Once you start shedding , you’ll feel guilty to spoil your progress. Self discipline will automatically kick in once you start seeing results 
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Also learn to say no , when someone tries to force feed/ overfeed you , especially in family gatherings. That is the main occasion we fail to keep track. It’s  hard , but necessary 
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Not only the weight, but the posture also adds to the long term problems. I have realised that when I skip exercising for more than a few days, I get those irritating neck and back pains. So, if not for something very rigorous, a light walk and careful stretching help a lot in sustaining the pace of studies.

You would’ve also noticed in exam halls how most candidates were sitting , with hunched backs. Messes up back. One good investment would be on a good chair to ensure you sit erect. From my experience can say it has a cascading effect on your whole routine 

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@chamomile also sitting for long hours makes one rusty. Try to stretch out 2-3 times everyday. You’ll also feel a bit fresher


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@MachineGunJoe try oats. Less GI , less insulin spike , fibre rich  keeps you full


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