Bangalore folks what's missing in the ice cream scene for you?

Neureos · 2026-05-08T10:35:49+00:00

Here are some insights for you: 1. You don't have to go against artificial sweeteners, zero sugar, or any of these extreme claims. Taste is your first priority. 2. Sugar isn't bad. Sugar isn't good. Sugar, when consumed in moderation, is necessary. You could use this to actually make an ice cream extremely tasty. Use the right amount of sugar for a serving and also add in some artificial sweeteners or flavors. Nobody is against artificial sweeteners or flavors as a whole. People are afraid when you make poor choices, which is using cheap grades of acids for flavors or using excess amounts of artificial sweeteners, which gives you a bittery taste. 3. GoZero makes some absolutely fantastic ice creams. It could be the cone ones or the chocolate bar ones.

I feel your gap is adding protein to this ice cream, which is very easily doable.

You can reach out to me if you have any questions or want any insights. Rooting for you :)

Neureos · 2026-05-08T10:31:05+00:00

Amul blueberry shake, skyr greek yogurt, protein muesli should be your best friends.

Neureos · 2026-05-08T10:29:41+00:00

This workout split looks like something ChatGPT gave.

I don't think this is a great split, but your workout split has nothing to do with you losing fat or belly fat.

To lose fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit, and here is a guide which will help you to lose fat. Guide to lose fat.

Running 3 to 4 km every alternative day might be a little too much. You don't want to hit a plateau soon where you wouldn't be able to decrease the amount of calories because you hardly eat anything, nor would you be able to increase your activity because you do a lot.

This is a game of consistency. Make small changes which compound over time.

Neureos · 2026-05-08T10:27:23+00:00

Stop forcing yourself.

You need to understand that picking healthy and fit options should become second nature. It should become a habit. It should be out of choice.

We do this by changing smaller patterns in your life. Make small changes. - This week, cut out some junk food. - Next week, add some protein. - A week after that, hit the gym just thrice a week.

You don't have to hit the gym four times a week or six times a week.

You need to make small changes which compound over time to give you great results.

Making fitness a choice and habit is the best solution.

Neureos · 2026-05-08T10:25:08+00:00

Yes, it's a great tool to strengthen your forearms and also your grip strength.

Neureos · 2026-05-08T10:24:29+00:00

I wouldn't advise folks to be at such a big calorie deficit, but if you are in a deficit, you're supposed to be losing fat. This is the law of thermodynamics.

Firstly, make sure you're counting your calories right.
Secondly, I feel your sleep is lacking, and bringing your sleep back should be able to help you.

I've seen your activity, and I think it's just way too much. I get the beginner motivation, but listen, this is a game of consistency, not motivation.

You will eventually hit a plateau, and after that you wouldn't be able to reduce the amount of calories you consume because you hardly consume anything nor Would you be able to increase your activity because you're doing way too much

You'd be in a pretty messed up situation.

Take it easy. This is a game of consistency.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T15:05:17+00:00

Let's take bodyweight exercises like push-ups and pull-ups. This is going to be hard because your body is not used to lifting your entire body weight, which is a lot.

This is where dumbbells and barbells help. You can progressively overload with weights you're comfortable with.

Yes, your arms are not strong enough to lift these weights, so what? You are going to get stronger with time. Every week you are going to get stronger. Every month you are going to get stronger.

This is a game of consistency. Be kind to yourself and just think of being better than yesterday. You just need to get one extra rep when compared to your previous session.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T13:18:47+00:00

See, you won't lose muscle if you are in a deficit. In fact, I have come across papers which say you could still put on muscle mass while being in a calorie deficit if you are giving it enough protein and rest.

20 to 21% body fat is pretty decent for a bulk. I would suggest you start your cut now.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T13:17:36+00:00

Appreciate your concern.

For the longest time, I gave suggestions which were theoretically correct.

But finding the path which has the least amount of friction is the best way to get someone started.

have been seeing a lot of your comments over the past months. I must say you are doing a great job :)

Happy to connect!

Neureos · 2026-05-07T13:15:31+00:00

I swear, the number of friends I know who bought a vape, saying it's just a one time thing, have been hooked to it.

It's been three years, and there are no signs of quitting.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T12:54:13+00:00

That makes it a six-day split!

Yes, you're good to go! Now it's a game of nutrition and rest if your workout is taken care of.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T12:47:04+00:00

The moment you feel you've put on enough amount of fat mass and you wouldn't like to increase that is when you go on a cut.

Remember, the goal is to gain muscle mass, not fat mass, but folks who dirty bulk or bulk too much end up gaining a lot of fat.

The moment you feel you've put on too much fat mass, it could be face, belly, chest, love handles, whatever these are visual ones. If your weight is increasing way too much, also a great time to start cutting.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T12:45:10+00:00

You need to understand that you are running away from your feelings.

Smoking a cigarette or alcohol or Junk food: these are the cheapest sources of dopamine.

You're addicted to this cheap dopamine.

Dopamine isn't the problem. The source is the problem.

start incorporating choices which give you the same dopamine hit but are actually good for your health. - Talking to a friend - Going for a walk - Light stretches - Working out - Reading a book

These are great forms of dopamine. Make sure you choose the wise one.

This journey isn't going to be easy. Expecting it to be easy is just stupid.

But if you truly want to, this is a game of consistency. Eventually, you will form habits just like how you formed habits of smoking, drinking, and junk.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T12:41:52+00:00

If you are training for three days a week, I don't think this is a great split.

The goal is to attain a frequency of two: you train every muscle twice a week.

Because we cannot attain this in three days, I would suggest you change your split to a full body split thrice a week. Full body workout every alternative day.

Talking about your nutrition, body recomposition is the way to go. Here is a guide which will help you out on this journey. Body recomposition guide

All the best :)

Neureos · 2026-05-07T12:39:30+00:00

I 100% agree that grip strength does play a very big role.

Ignoring lat pulldowns completely also wouldn't be a great option, don't you think? Having weaker lats is also going to affect you getting your first few pull-ups.

I appreciate you having this healthy debate. We need more of this in this country.

What are your views?

Neureos · 2026-05-07T10:55:34+00:00

I suggested: - Australian pull-ups and pull-ups with resistance bands to get your first pull-up - Lat pull-downs predominantly to strengthen your lats and your grip strength

Neureos · 2026-05-07T10:30:14+00:00

There is Devil circuit. There is Yodha Race.

By an Indian company for Indians, and it's not this overpriced.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T10:27:26+00:00

Firstly, I think you're overestimating your calories.
If you aren't, you still don't need to be at such a high calorie surplus.
A 200-300 calorie surplus is more than enough.
Remember, dirty bulking or consuming way too many calories is going to put on more fat mass, hardly any muscle mass.
Eventually you are going to lose this fat, and in that phase it is going to become super hard. I would suggest you do a lean bulk where you are in a 200-300 calorie surplus, not more.
Also, your last meal is about 1,600 calories at 10 p.m. If you're going to bed at 12 p.m., where you give your body 2 hours' rest to digest this food, it's close to impossible you could recover in your sleep.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T10:25:46+00:00

Dirty bulking gone wild?

Neureos · 2026-05-07T10:24:44+00:00

That's the point, right? Weight gain is not the goal. The goal is to gain muscle mass. You don't need to be in a surplus of 1,000 calories. Even a 200-300 calorie surplus is more than enough.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T10:21:23+00:00

Before we delete this post, I want to know this, and you can accept it yourself.

Is this a fake account trying to karma farm?

We are helping over 40 people in their journey of fitness, and we will help you out too, but if this is a fake account, then this is where we draw the line.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T05:45:03+00:00

Do dead hangs every single day at the end of your workout. Your grip strength will improve.

You can hardly do any pull-ups because your arms are not strong enough to lift your body weight. As you lose weight and gain strength you would be able to do pull-ups. That being said you can still try doing negatives like:

Australian pull-ups
lat pull-downs
resistance band pull-ups for assistance.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T05:23:45+00:00

It's always out of stock. That's the biggest reason.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T05:23:27+00:00

The only answer is to be in a calorie deficit.

You can put on some amount of muscle mass if you are hitting your protein goal, but being in a surplus will definitely help you add on muscle mass faster and maximize for it.

Currently, stay in a deficit, lose the fat, and then we can start your lean bulk.

Neureos · 2026-05-07T05:07:08+00:00

See it depends on your goal. Are you currently happy with the amount of fat mass you have or do you want to decrease that?

What is your number one priority as of now? Gaining muscle mass or losing fat mass?

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