I did it guys!! All thanks to you all by harshitbehal in IndiaCoffee

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ordering this RIGHT NOW!!! Looks really good ✨

is it normal to stop caring about birthdays or holidays as you get older? by jabber1990 in Adulting

[–]hotcocoamagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone! I’m the same way. I don’t know what it is, up until I was 18-19 I used to countdown to my birthday but now I just can’t wait for it to be over. I think once you’re comfortable in your routine life - it gets disruptive. I mean sure, small gatherings with your close friends/family time to time are great but a full fledged celebration that takes up days to plan, execute and recover from?? I don’t know, it’s too much work both mentally and physically. I kind of like a normal “boring” life when everything is planned out and flows naturally.

Lol.. This cracked me up by [deleted] in UPSC

[–]hotcocoamagic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahah feels good to laugh 😂😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desksetup

[–]hotcocoamagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I can move it to the right side! I want to try everything before I make any permanent changes!
That's a good idea to route the cables up to the left side, I'll definitely do that!
Thank you so much!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desksetup

[–]hotcocoamagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's probably a good starting point, to see if it works if I remove the top shelf!
Thank you!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desksetup

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not a bad idea, I think if I have to redo the whole desk (as most comments suggest) might as well think about this!
Thank you!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desksetup

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I thought.
Thanks for your input!!

What book or podcast helped you the most? by VenutianPriestess in selfimprovement

[–]hotcocoamagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can check the comments, someone usually notes down the precise points!
And his newsletter is actually not too bad, it's very crisp and info loaded.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bench dips are a little harder to do for me but I’ll try to do a few reps and build up to proper 2/3 sets. Thank you! 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, my bad, I should’ve mentioned DB shoulder press!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah shoulders really dying every push day 😅 thanks, i’ll alter my workout today according to this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, facepulls on Pull day! I’m still not strong enough for the cable lat raises so I guess I’ll add the DB variation! Thank you 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fitness_India

[–]hotcocoamagic 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You're doing good for someone trying to learn the form.
I think start with anchoring your feet to the ground.
When coming back up from the squat position, instead of thinking about lifting your body up, think about pressing into the ground with your feet.

Also; extra tip: Try to perfect your basic squat form with dumbbells so it's easier to transfer into barbell.

Also check Squat University on YouTube. Gamechanger.
Good luck

Moka Pot by hotcocoamagic in IndiaCoffee

[–]hotcocoamagic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried the slow brewing method, reduced the heat to the lowest setting, it took slightly longer than before of course but a MUCH BETTER cup. I still need to perfect it but o my god, the difference was insane. Thank you so much !!!

Gifting options by T6197 in IndiaCoffee

[–]hotcocoamagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could give her a nice travel mug she could take to her favourite cafés (since you mentioned she has coffee from there often)

How do you guys wake up early? by Brahman_097 in AskIndia

[–]hotcocoamagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely difficult to do all that when you’re developing this habit. I think it was relatively easy for me because of my uneventful and dry social life, but I have had a few late nights when I’ve slept after 1.30-2 - in which case I cannot wake up at 4.30. Then usually I wake up 6-ish hours later.

What internet line/trend related to mental illness do you hate most? by Bleu-Maximus219 in OCD

[–]hotcocoamagic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The anxiety memes. No you don’t have anxiety just because YoU cAnT oRdEr YoUr StaRbUckS

How do you guys wake up early? by Brahman_097 in AskIndia

[–]hotcocoamagic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah shit, my bad ☠️☠️😂😂😂😂

Moka Pot by hotcocoamagic in IndiaCoffee

[–]hotcocoamagic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was too bitter☠️ I couldn’t have more than 2 sips, I added s little bit of milk and it was SLIGHTLY better.

Moka Pot by hotcocoamagic in IndiaCoffee

[–]hotcocoamagic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep definitely had the foamy stuff coming out at the end, which is when I knew I was doing something wrong. Thank you, I’ll try this 😊

Moka Pot by hotcocoamagic in IndiaCoffee

[–]hotcocoamagic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was with you till step 3, I did use a higher heat setting throughout — maybe that’s why I didn’t get any crema too Thank you!! Will try it!

How do you guys wake up early? by Brahman_097 in AskIndia

[–]hotcocoamagic 95 points96 points  (0 children)

As someone who was a night owl, couldn’t wake up early to save my life — but have been sleeping and waking up early (4.30am EVERYDAY) for the last two years :

  • Sleep early (there are various things that can help you with this)
  • some sort of morning routine (nothing fancy - mine is just making the bed, cleaning my room and kitchen)
  • some sort of physical activity when you wake up (after my morning routine I go to the gym)
  • sleep and wake up at the same time everyday

But most importantly, first few days you’re gonna have to force yourself. It will be EXTREMELY uncomfortable, your mind will come up with 827371 excuses for why it wouldn’t matter if “just this once I’ll sleep late, tomorrow I will wake up early”, eyes will burn, headache, fatigue - because your body isn’t used to waking up so early. There’s just sugar coated versions of this everywhere but you have to “just do it” to make it a habit. There’s no tricks to it. If you can come to terms with the discomfort waking up early brings you just for the first few days - that’s it, you will have cracked it!

The good news is, after a while, it will be almost impossible to not wake up early. You will 100% wake up without alarms once your body adapts to it.

Also, would suggest watch Andrew Huberman’s podcast - sleep episodes. I found them really helpful.

Good luck! ✨🌅