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⬇️Which smart watch is most accurate?

Another study looked at how accurate popular smartwatches—like the Microsoft Band, Fitbit Surge HR, TomTom Cardio Watch, and Apple Watch—are at tracking how many calories you burn when resting and exercising. To test this, they compared the smartwatches’ calorie estimates to a very accurate scientific method called indirect calorimetry, which measures actual energy expenditure.

😕 Inconsistent Results: The smartwatches were not very reliable in estimating calorie burn. For example, while resting (just sitting or lying down), the calorie counts varied widely between the devices. Some watches might say you’ve burned 50 calories at rest, while the real number could be 70. This level of inaccuracy makes the readings less useful if you’re trying to track your calorie burn closely.

🏋️ Exercise : During light and vigorous exercise, the watches became a bit more accurate, but even then, they still had large errors. For instance, during vigorous activity, the Microsoft Band showed an error rate of 35%.

🚶 Moderate Exercise Errors: Even moderate activities, like brisk walking, weren’t well measured by most devices. In some cases, smartwatches overestimated calorie burn significantly.

👍 Best Performance: The Microsoft Band and Apple Watch were generally the most accurate, but even they had errors of about 35-40%.

💡 While smartwatches give a rough idea of calorie burn, they are far from perfect, especially at rest or during moderate exercise. They’re a bit more accurate with vigorous activities but still miss the mark.

For example, one smartwatch might show that you burned 300 calories during a 30-minute walk, when the actual burn is only 200 calories.

🔥 If you want to lose fat in 3-6 months without relying on fancy trackers, I have a simple, proven plan that gets results. Drop the word “HEALTH” in a message, and I’ll share the info with you!
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💪 Meet Captain M, a doctor in the armed forces stationed in a remote area, facing challenges like a fixed food menu and limited fitness infrastructure. During our consultation, she said, ”Chaahe jo marzi karlu, mere weight 65 se neeche nahi jaata!” Even with 15k + steps a day, she was stuck.

🚫 Her struggles included:

1. A limited food menu.
2. No access to good fitness facilities.
3. Throwing in the towel when the scale fluctuated upward (a major problem).
4. Inconsistent effort and tracking.

📚 I mainly focused on her education (see slide 2 from our private FB community) as an example, getting her consistent and explaining that weight fluctuations are part of the journey throughout. Of course, we also worked on fixing the foundations like sleep and nutrition intake.

🎉 For the last two weeks, Captain M celebrated Diwali and traveled for a vacation. She was highly anxious that all her 10 weeks of progress would be undone. But guess what? She still made progress, enjoyed her time, and even had “paharo vaali Maggi” guilt-free!

✅ I shared some guidelines with her, encouraging her to focus on enjoying herself. Diet is not a punishment. She left for vacation at 63 kg and returned at 61.8 kg. This is what happens when you view festivities and vacations as opportunities to de-stress and refeed your body while practicing moderation. As a result, you get the best of both worlds.

💡 Sometimes, how you look and feel can hold you back from reaching your potential. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

📩 If you’ve been feeling stuck, like your health goals are out of reach, drop the word ”HEALTH”in my messages, and I’ll share the info to help you get started on your journey. Let’s make progress together!,
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🌱 Inflammation is the body’s defense mechanism against infection, injury, or harmful substances. While this response helps in the short term, chronic inflammation can be destructive, especially in the gut. Gut inflammation affects digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall health, often leading to symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements.

🔍 Common root causes are :

1. Poor diet: Processed foods, excess sugar, artificial additives, and trans fats disrupt gut bacteria and trigger inflammation.
2. Low stomach acid (HCl): Insufficient HCl can impair digestion, allowing undigested food to ferment in the gut, leading to bacterial overgrowth, bloating, and inflammation.
3. Poor vagal tone: The vagus nerve regulates digestion. Low vagal tone slows gut motility, weakens digestion, and contributes to gut inflammation.
4. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): When bacteria from the large intestine migrate into the small intestine, it can cause gas, bloating, malabsorption, and inflammation.
5. Parasites: Gut infections from parasites can damage the intestinal lining, trigger immune responses, and lead to chronic inflammation.
6. Candida overgrowth: An overgrowth of yeast like candida can disrupt the gut microbiome, weaken the gut lining, and fuel inflammation.
7. Leaky gut (gut permeability): Damage to the intestinal lining allows undigested food particles, toxins, and microbes to enter the bloodstream, triggering systemic inflammation.
8. Food sensitivities: Common triggers like gluten, dairy, and soy can irritate the gut lining, leading to immune reactions and chronic inflammation. Even so-called “healthy foods” can sometimes trigger your system.

🚧 When gut inflammation isn’t addressed, it acts as a “handbrake” on your health , no matter how much effort you put into diet, exercise, or other healthy habits. Chronic inflammation impairs nutrient absorption, damages the gut lining, and disrupts metabolic function, making it hard to lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain energy.

🚀 Wanna get rid of health handbrakes while losing excess fat ? Drop the word “HANDBRAKE” in the message box and I will share the info with you.
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😮‍💨Feel like 40 at age 30 ?

🌟 As we age, our bodies go through various changes that can affect how we feel and function.

For many men over 30, challenges like indigestion, inflammation, weight gain, and hair fall are often seen as normal or inevitable. But these issues don’t have to be ignored. Inder’s journey shows how taking proactive steps can lead to lasting improvements.

🍽️ Inder, like many men, faced common problems—indigestion, burping, and hair fall—that seemed like regular aspects of growing older. But instead of accepting these issues, he decided to take action. By learning about his body and how food impacts his well-being, Inder started a journey that transformed not only his habits but his life.

📚 The key was education. For years, Inder ate without understanding how the right balance of nutrition could benefit his body. When he began working with me, he learned how to eat in a way that truly nourished his body, both in quantity and quality. This education about proper food consumption became the foundation for long-term change.

🥗 A personalized plan tailored to Inder’s needs was crucial to his success. With constant follow-ups, adjustments to his diet, and regular check-ins, he stayed motivated and on track. Blood work revealed root causes such as low stomach acid that were addressed with the right lifestyle, diet and nutrition , optimizing his progress.

📈 The results were clear—Inder shed 3 inches around his belly, improved digestion, and saw his hair fall decrease. His vitals improved, showing that our novel health first approach was not only effective but sustainable.

🔑 Inder’s story proves that challenges after 30 are not just a part of aging—they’re signals that can be addressed. By educating ourselves and adopting the right strategies, we can make lasting changes.

📩 If you’re facing similar issues, don’t settle for “it’s just aging.” Take the first step now toward a new approach. Reach out today to learn how a personalized plan can help you transform your life.

Send the word HEALTH in messages. ☺️

Talk Soon.
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😊 Stress, when experienced in short bursts, can indeed have a liberating effect. It can sharpen focus, enhance problem-solving abilities, and motivate action, often referred to as the “fight-or-flight” response.

This type of acute stress is the body’s natural way of preparing to deal with challenges.

⚠️ However, when stress becomes chronic — lasting for an extended period without relief — it shifts from being beneficial to harmful, potentially leading to a range of mental, emotional, and physical health problems.

💥 Chronic stress keeps the body in a constant state of heightened alertness, causing the sympathetic nervous system to stay over-activated. Over time, this can lead to the depletion of energy reserves, weakening the immune system, and triggering various health issues, including:

🧠 Mental Health Decline: Anxiety, depression, memory lapses, and emotional exhaustion.
❤️ Cardiovascular Risks: Elevated blood pressure, increased chances of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
🍽️ Digestive Problems: Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, and disrupted eating patterns.
🛡️ Weakened Immune System: Frequent illnesses and slower recovery from infections.
💤 Hormonal Disruptions: Sleep disturbances, reproductive health issues, and lower libido.
💪 Chronic Muscle Pain: Persistent headaches, migraines, and muscle tension.
💔 Relationship Strain: Irritability and emotional withdrawal can lead to conflicts and isolation.
⚖️ Weight Gain: Chronic stress increases cortisol, leading to cravings, overeating, slowed metabolism, and abdominal fat gain.

🌱 This is why, in HOPE (Health Optimisation Program Engineered for You), we focus on managing stress through methods like vagus nerve stimulation, breathwork, optimizing sleep, circadian rhythms, and becoming aware of stress triggers. These tools not only help with stress relief but also support fat loss, gut health, and hormonal balance.

👉 Ready to de-stress while losing fat and improving your overall health?

Drop the word STRESS in the messages, and I’ll send you all the info you need to get started!
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