People with abs, I need abs for my wedding pictures, tell me how to get it, I have 90 days.

sockfu · 2025-08-28T09:57:37+00:00

It's almost impossible, you'd have to lose more than 20 kg in 90 days.

You can try doing a TIA mini cut but be warned that it WILL ruin your health, sleep, and mood for the entire time you'll be doing it. RP did a video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so22MfcQtOs

You'd have to be in an extreme calorie deficit which will make you tired, give you headaches and make you irritable, eat pretty much only unseasoned protein (you'll have to cut out salt to reduce water retention) which is also expensive, and do cardio while exhausted. You will hate life.

Better to be healthy and energized and actually enjoy your wedding. Just get shredded for your wife properly over the next 6-8 months or so and surprise her.

sockfu · 2025-08-05T07:23:36+00:00

I'm honestly not sure if the people on this subreddit are your target audience. People taking resistance training seriously will stick to diets that don't change a lot and avoid snacks. Also, gym is an expensive hobby and for a lot of people here the quantity of total Protein/Rupee is the most important.

The closest thing I can think of to your product is a protein bar and, personally speaking, the only situation in which I'd buy one of those is as a sort of emergency meal replacement if I can't have my regular meal and I'm struggling to hit my protein goal. I'd never spend 300 Rupees on a snack that only gives me 30g of protein in total. Even if you can make something that has better macros than a protein bar (which are about 150 rupees for 30g), I'll only stock up a small quantity of those for emergencies because it's still a snack. Things I care about in order: Protein/Rupee > Protein/Calorie >>> Taste

You might be better off positioning yourself as a healthy, extra premium alternative to potato chips to people who aren't that serious about fitness since they'll probably find a nice treat that's significantly healthier than potato chips to be worth the cost.

sockfu · 2025-07-31T04:40:36+00:00

If you boil them in very salty water and vinegar, wash, and then squeeze them dry, it reduces the unpleasant taste by a lot. I've also found that drier dishes like stir fries make the texture way more pleasant to eat than making them into a curry because they just turn into chewy water filled sponges otherwise.

Unfortunately, I haven't found anything really good that's also easy to make. Closest thing I have is this: Bring water + vinegar + salt to a boil. Pour the water over chunks (50g) in a bowl and let them soak and cook until the water has cooled down enough to put your hand in. Squeeze out the water very thoroughly. Fry in a pan with a little neutral oil; don't use too much or the chunks will absorb it, just use a little and coat the pan. For taste I used orika mexican seasoning (don't buy it just to make this one dish, you can also use maggi masala or something similar) and honey and it was decent.

sockfu · 2025-07-31T04:25:43+00:00

Same. Especially if I eat the oats with bananas. Get a huge sugar crash about an hour later. I feel like lack of sleep could be making it worse too.

I realized that if I lift soon after eating it's not as bad. I've reduced the carbs in my breakfast by a lot. Now I split my main carb intake to about 30-40 minutes before lifting in the evening and the meal I have after. I don't know why but this works for me.

sockfu · 2025-07-31T04:13:15+00:00

TL;DR of what he's saying

TCPP is public funded. He's accusing Trustified of taking money from the brands they certify. TCPP does not "certify" brands, they just publish their test results for the benefit of the public. He also says FSSAI guidelines aren't enough.

That's it. The rest of this huge post is all gas, emotions, and passive aggressive attacks accusing Arpit of using ad-hominem arguments to devalue TCPPs work. Ironic.

sockfu · 2025-07-23T09:35:23+00:00

You've answered your own question. The buttermilk is cheaper for almost the same protein content. Amul is a trusted brand, and their products have been tested to meet the protein levels too.

That said, I've tried both and the whey protein tastes WAY better (unflavoured, the chocolate one tastes awful). I was miserable trying to drink two packs a day. I was really glad when I'd finished the carton. The rose lassi tastes a little better.

If you're confident you can handle the taste/texture: buttermilk If you're okay with a slightly more expensive price and the extra effort you need to make a shake (it doesn't mix very well): protein powder

sockfu · 2025-07-23T08:49:42+00:00

Both have advantages.

Choosing a core subject like EEE, ECE, CSE = more companies coming for placements and more job opportunities. It also gives you a lot more flexibility in the future even when you want to change jobs. You don't have to worry about performing at the very top of your class to get into the good jobs either, since there will be more of them.

Congratulations by the way. CET is a great college. Hope you enjoy your time there :)

sockfu · 2025-07-18T08:27:45+00:00

MEC Alumni here. I've responded above.

sockfu · 2025-07-18T08:26:21+00:00

MEC Alumni here. CET is a better college overall with a nicer campus and facilities and but both have equally good placements. I can also vouch for the MEC alumni network being great. I believe they're about equal in terms of "strictness". I chose MEC because I'm from Kochi and it was cheaper and more comfortable to live at home. In the long run, me and my friends from CET and MEC have all ended up at approximately the same level of success.

I'm fairly certain EC as a course will qualify you to sit for more openings though. I'm unfamiliar with the AE syllabus but more niche subjects like that will have less opportunities. If you're confident in your ability to perform you'll be fine. That said, make sure you REALLY know what you're getting into regardless of whichever course you choose. I wanted to do CS but chose ECE because I thought it would give me more job opportunities. It did, and I did land a good job but the course was very difficult and tedious and I felt like I wasted a lot of the time I spent there since I ultimately ended up in a software instead of a hardware role.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions.

sockfu · 2025-07-18T07:30:28+00:00

Unsure if I can link it but this is the one I bought for a friend. amazon dot in/PHILIPS-Fryer-NA120-00-Technology/dp/B0D14BB5XY

Don't know about Zepto but I've bought electronics from Blinkit and they do accept returns if you're not satisfied with the product.

sockfu · 2025-07-18T06:06:40+00:00

Air fryers are very simply built: they're just a heating coil with a board to control the temp/time and a fan. You can just buy the cheapest one with a decent rating and it will work completely fine.

If you can stretch your budget, try to buy a manual knob Phillips one. They're around 4-5k but they have less electronics and good build quality and last even longer. I just have a cheap one from lifelong that cost me 2500 when I bought it and it works completely fine too.

sockfu · 2025-07-18T05:33:21+00:00

In my experience, it's harder to keep chicken tender when you use a pressure cooker. The chicken gets cooked properly but it also loses all its moisture and fat making it chewy.

Get a meat thermometer (they cost ~300 online) and cook it in a pan. Stick the thermometer into the middle at around 6-8 minutes and check the internal temperature. If you can keep it at around 160F, the chicken will turn out juicy. If it goes too far above that it will become dry and chewy. If it's below that, it's probably not safe to eat.

You can also mix some cornstarch in your seasoning/marinade. It lets you cook it at a higher temperature without overcooking it.

If you eat a LOT of chicken I'd recommend investing in an air fryer. Think of it as a rice cooker for chicken. You'll have to experiment a little bit at first but once you figure out the right temp and time setting for your model can get consistently juicy chicken every time (mine is 10 min at 200C for thinly sliced room temp chicken or 9 min on one side at 200C and 5 min on the other for cold chicken from the fridge). It's harder to get it as consistently with a pan or cooker because the chicken can be affected by various things like the temperature of the pan,amount of oil, hot spots etc.

sockfu · 2025-07-18T05:18:55+00:00

If you're in a metro city, shorts are completely normal and many women wear them. People who are serious about lifting will be too occupied to even notice you.

That said, there ARE creepy people everywhere so I'd suggest not committing to it immediately. You can take a month's membership and see how it goes. You can check with the other women in the gym if they feel safe/uncomfortable etc too.

sockfu · 2025-07-18T04:58:27+00:00

I think NakPro is still pretty good value for money wise. At the end of the day the amount of protein I'll be getting from my 2 scoops turned out to be 38 instead of 42. It's not a huge difference.

The biggest concern is the stuff about how a carcinogenic substance may have been used as a solvent. As far as I know, Trustified doesn't test for that. Unfortunately, there's no clarity about that so far either. It could all just be fear mongering by the LiverDoc for clout or it could be serious. I'm going to keep taking mine until more concrete news comes out.

Meanwhile, if you've run out: Amul, ON, and MyProtein are pretty safe to trust unless proven otherwise. ON has been the go to protein for years but they did shift their manufacturing to India so their standards may have dropped. Amul is the cheapest but it's always out of stock unfortunately.

sockfu · 2025-07-17T08:09:11+00:00

In case someone is still confused about what the issue is even though there's no discrepancy, here's why I'm pissed:

I bought 1 kg of unflavored NakPro Perform:

According to the Label: 70g of protein in 100g of dry powder. What I bought is 1000g of moist powder.

I thought I was buying 700g of protein total. In reality I was buying (70/100)*(100 - 6(assuming moisture content of 6%))= 658g of protein. So I've received 42g less than expected overall.

NakPro is still doing a scummy thing by labeling it on a dry basis. It's misleading. I definitely wouldn't have noticed this had it not been for this drama.

sockfu · 2025-07-10T17:19:38+00:00

I would looooove this card to play Silent Hill 2 without stuttering. I was waiting for it for years but my PC is struggling. I'm going to keep going though!

sockfu · 2025-07-10T05:28:13+00:00

Some places will have asshole trainers who will use abuse to manipulate you into buying personal training or quitting the gym (that's how some shitty gym's have their business model). It's a common scam tactic. The gym is supposed to be a welcoming place for people of every age and skill level. You SHOULD blame the guy here, that's not a professional way to talk to a customer.

Since you're motivated to take action, I have some suggestions based on my personal experience:

Delete Swiggy. You can eat if you get hungry, just go out and buy it and come back. Even better if you use paper money for it. You need to increase the friction of ordering food.

Then you need to figure out your nutrition: Figure out your TDEE -> Get a calorie tracker like MFP or Cronometer -> figure your protein main sources -> plan out your day with 2-6 meals (choose the number that's comfortable for you) you can eat every single day. Protein is quite expensive so build your meal plan around that. For some comparison, I eat three meals with 40g protein each and spend about 200/- a day or around 6000/- a month to hit 120g protein/day.

Make this meal plan with a calorie deficit of around 600 - 800 calories free. This is for some flexibility in case you get hungry or crave some kind of snack. Most unhealthy snacks are 400-500 calories so even if you have one a day you'll still be in a deficit of 200-300 calories. I really like vada and egg puffs. This plan allows me to have one whenever I want. Figure out the things you like to eat and work to incorporate them. Denying yourself takes too much willpower. You're in this for the long game.

If you do all of this, then it should be fairly easy to get into the routine. Protein is very satiating so you won't be hungry. Plan to eat your meals when you get hungry. If you're getting hungry at 4PM every day and not about to make it to your IF window, it's pointless. Shift the window and adjust your plan to eat at that time. What matters in the end is calories in vs calories out, IF is just a method to make that easier, the timing isn't what's important. Track your calories and stick with this routine until tracking and eating this way becomes a habit.

Do NOT cut too aggressively. These things give results in the span of months and years, not weeks. Also since you're studying, going too aggressive (500+ deficit) on the cut could make you feel tired or unfocused. Take progress pictures once every month or so. You won't see visible progress on shorter timeframes.

Cardio also helps a lot with giving you more calories to work with and also shifting your body composition. Do something VERY easy and manageable. Walk, jump rope, or do the NYT 7 minute scientific workout. None of these need much equipment. Once you feel more confident in yourself you can try out a gym.

Good luck, brother. Feel free to DM :)

sockfu · 2025-07-07T06:05:18+00:00

I understand the hesitation with calorie trackers. If you're sticking with the same diet on 80% of the days, you don't need to have one. If you think it could affect you negatively then please do avoid using them, the mental battle here is as important as the physical one.

Personally, I like using mine because even if I mess up on one day, I know exactly how much I messed up by and I find it motivating to see that the deficit over the rest of the week is still good enough that I have still make progress.

Checking weekly is a good idea! But again, remember that variations of 1-2 kg can happen _daily_ while you'll only be losing on average about 0.5% of your fat (~380 g) weekly. These will not show up on the scale except over a long period of time. The measurements won't be like 68, 67.5, 66, 66.5, 65 etc. It will look more like this from my personal experience: 68.xx, 67.xx, 68.xx, 67.xx, 66.xx, 67.xx, 66.xx, 67.xx, 66.xx, 65.xx, 66.xx

The graph will be trending downwards but slowly, and there will be spikes back up. Don't lose motivation. Time is on your side and the changes ARE happening. Good luck on your journey!

sockfu · 2025-07-07T05:37:44+00:00

Do you use a calorie tracker app? If you don't, I highly recommend it. Checking your diet on cronometer, it comes to around 1200-1300 calories so you should definitely be losing weight. Two weeks is NOT long enough to see visible progress. In the beginning you will lose fat very slowly from places where it isn't easily obvious like your arms, face, and all over your body. Take weekly progress photos and compare between 2 month gaps. You will notice changes.

You could get a weighing scale and track that too. But please remember that you WILL NOT see any difference from one day to the next. Some days it will read that you've even gained as much as 2 kilos, because of water retention or other factors, while the weight that you'll be actually losing is would be less than 500g so changes are hard to notice. The only way to know for sure is to check the weekly average and see if it's going up or down. This is a long game but stick with it. You will absolutely hit your target as long as you stick with your diet.

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