Lokesh, US.
Was diabetic and had back injury. Mostly while bending sideways.
Got on a call, discussed his other blood markers first. Got him in touch with a doctor for any ongoing medicines.
Built him a nutrition and workout program.
He followed it to the T.
Months later👇
I don't know who else to tell this to, so I am going to tell my story here.
Every day is a struggle for a young business, but the last few months have been harder than usual.
We are a small Indian company. For more than ten years we have been building a homegrown brand in a product category dominated by big foreign players.
There are almost no Indian names in this space. We set out to be one.
We started in 2014. Over the years we began making parts in India instead of just importing, and we started selling in the US, Dubai, Nepal, Malaysia and South Africa.
We showed up at global trade fairs to represent an Indian brand on the world stage.
In 2023 we changed the import code we use for our product. We did not do this quietly. Every shipment was declared. Nothing was hidden. We didn't invent our approach.
We followed written professional advice and the way this product is treated in markets around the world.
And now we are facing a government demand running into tens of crores in duty recovery and penalties, plus personal penalties on the founders and even on an employee.
For a company our size, this is not a fine we can pay and move on from. This ends us.
We have not run from any of this. I am not built like that. It is not how I was raised. We have written to the authorities, met officials in person, and we have now filed a writ in the High Court.
All we are asking for is a fair treatment.
I set out to build in India and sell to the world. I am asking only that the system back honest founders trying to compete globally, instead of breaking them.
The process is the process, and it exists for a reason. But process should not feel like punishment.
From where I am standing today, it does.
I am not giving up. I have worked too hard for this. If you have read this far, please share it. If you know someone who can help, point them my way. Help me get the word out.
@the_rishji@Siddurp2 Let me help you. If you have the budget, try purchasing them from Deepimpact, Naturaltein, tsatekk, wholetruth. I am affiliated with one of these brands, but this is just a list i would give to anyone who asks.
@Rushu_Tushu True. But Raw whey prices have increased exponentially in the last few years. The price hike isn't just freed. It is actually real time inflation
Peptides are getting extremely popular.
Fat-loss peptides,healing peptides,anti-aging peptides
Longevity stacks etc.
The word peptide now sounds scientific enough to feel credible, but vague enough to sell almost anything.
So let’s simplify it.
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids.
Amino acids are individual players.
Peptides are small partnerships.
Proteins are the full playing XI with defined roles.
But here is the important part:
The body does not use peptides only as nutrients.
It also uses many peptides as signals.
Some are food-derived nutrients.
Some are cosmetic ingredients.
Some are prescription medicines.
Some are experimental compounds.
Some are unapproved internet ingredients being marketed as wellness.
Putting all of them into one bucket is the problem.
Here is a detailed thread on peptides ⬇️
The first time you try getting lean or abs is when you realise that your weight is gonna be wayy lesser than what you'd have expected it to be. 70 was your target? You're probably gonna see them at 65. But it is okay. Chase it regardless.
Also, checking on your B12, Iron can come in handy. Ideally all the necessary blood markers. But these 2 you want in an optimal range and not just baseline.
If you always feel tired and fatigued, you need more rest and recovery
Somehow this is the most obvious thing I can say
And yet so many young men never get it through their heads
Slight behaviour change that I've noticed in Indian gyms
People are more comfortable taking videos of them working out or flexing, probably because people stare less now. This is nice.
I'll never understand the celebrity worship culture in India.
From actors & politicians to youtubers and Influencers now. And that too for protein now. This is sad
10 mins of walk after every meal.
Walking when on audio call.
Walking in between sets at the gym.
Walkimg while brushing and doing daily chores.
Getting a walkpad for video calls or meetings.
Small steps, but it can help you get that 10k steps easier.
@buggy_human It is okay for beginners.
Would recommend starting with 1 scoop a day.
Not necessarily before or after workout but can be taken anytime of the day.
Just got to know that Samsung profit at $250 Billion is greater than profits of all Indian listed companies combined at $200 Billion.
Genuinely asking, what happened to "Make In India", it was such a nice initiative in 2014 at right time.
Why we couldn't produce something like Samsung in last 12 years. Make in India will remain a slogan only?