Nation Wants to Know with #ArnabAndTukaramMundhe
“If we are aspiring to be a great nation, we have to be a healthy nation.” Tukaram Mundhe (@Tukaram_IndIAS) talks about why he focuses on his role rather than caring about the multi-million dollar food corporations he is going against.
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In 2020, at the age of 39, I started my fitness journey (Post Covid) with a simple goal—to become healthier and fitter.
Like many people, I began with enthusiasm, but consistency was difficult. Professional commitments, family responsibilities, and life's uncertainties often interrupted my routine. Eventually, I underwent surgery (2024), which forced me to stop training for a significant period.
June 2025 marked the beginning of a completely new chapter. This time, I wasn't chasing quick weight loss or temporary motivation. I committed myself to consistency, patience, and discipline. My philosophy became simple: Train smart. Eat smart. Sleep well. Repeat every single day.
I followed a structured plan rather than random workouts or crash diets.
Training:
• Strength training 5–6 days per week.
• Progressive overload to preserve and build muscle.
• Cardio as a supplement—not as punishment.
• Daily walking and maintaining an active lifestyle.
• Focus on recovery and mobility.
Nutrition:
• High-protein diet. Homemade food.
• Calorie tracking.
• Lean protein sources.
• Complex carbohydrates.
• Healthy fats.
• Plenty of vegetables and fruits.
• Proper hydration.
Lifestyle:
• 6-7 hours of quality sleep.
• Minimal processed food.
• Limited sugar intake.
• Regular monitoring of body weight.
• Regular blood investigations.
On 1 January 2026, I set myself a meaningful target. I wanted to achieve my best physique before my daughter Vedika’s birthday (27th June). My wife Rudrani made sure that I could achieve my goal. Having a clear deadline made every decision easier. Every workout mattered. Every meal mattered. Every morning weigh-in mattered. Instead of searching for shortcuts, I focused on executing the basics consistently.
The Physical Transformation:
• Weight reduced significantly.
• Body fat dropped to single digits. From >30% to ‘single digit’
• Muscle definition improved.
• Strength was maintained.
• Energy levels increased
However, the biggest transformation was still to come; The Blood Report: Between September 2025 and May 2026, my lipid profile changed dramatically.
Sep 2025. May 2026
Total Cholesterol 278. 158 ✅
LDL. 205.2. 83 ✅
HDL 51. 62.8 ✅
Triglycerides. 109. 61.9 ✅
Health Improvements:
Total Cholesterol ↓ 43%
LDL ↓ 60%
HDL ↑ 23%
Triglycerides ↓ 43%
TC/HDL Ratio: 5.45 → 2.52
LDL/HDL Ratio: 4.02 → 1.32
These results indicate a substantially lower cardiovascular risk. Better metabolic health. Improved cholesterol balance. Better long-term health prospects. Evidence that lifestyle changes can produce measurable improvements.
Some important lessons from my journey are:
• Start, even if you cannot be perfect.
• Focus on habits rather than motivation.
• Train for health first and appearance second.
• Measure progress using blood reports, not just body weight.
• Recovery is as important as training.
• Sustainable nutrition always beats crash diets.
• Small daily improvements create extraordinary long-term results.
If I had to advise someone beginning, I would recommend:
• Get a complete health check-up before starting.
• Set a realistic and meaningful goal.
• Prioritize strength training.
• Eat enough protein every day.
• Walk daily and stay physically active.
• Sleep at least 6-8 hours.
• Track your progress with body weight, waist measurements, photos, and blood reports.
• Be patient—lasting results take months, not weeks.
Looking back, I don't consider losing weight my biggest achievement. The greatest achievement is becoming healthier at 45 than I was at 39. This journey taught me that discipline is more powerful than motivation, consistency is more valuable than perfection, and health is the greatest investment we can make.
Main shuru hounga na ch***** then you won’t be able to wag your tail. Stick to your domain of quackery.
India’s strength has not been basic drug discovery because funds actually have never been given for that. Most funds are actually just bare bone salaries and outdated infrastructure.
Research in basic sciences Has not been really been funded in India tbh. Even in west - drug discovery has been relegated to private pharmaceutical- not govt.
But clinical research is being done by the blood and sweat of doctors and has contributed to better outcomes. And despite bare minimum basic sciences funding - we have made decent progress.
Here you go.
1. Indigenous rotavirus vaccine - Dr Bhan’s greatest legacy.
God knows saves how many infants.
Do you even know what virus is!
2. ORS - did Ayurved come up with that?
It was Dr Mahalanabis.
Do you know how to manage dehydration, assess it when to give ORS, when to give IVF, which IVf - how much?
3. Centrochroman - Saheli - a non steroidal OCP. What do you give for contraception in Ayurved- abstinence or coitus interruptus? Do you even understand what contraception is? Your parents should have used it.
4. To use Liposomal Amphotericin B for Kalaazar (clinical trials in Bihar)
What’s Kalaazar? How do you treat it? What causes it?
5. JenVax - indigenous Japanese Encephalitis vaccine.
How to you manage encephalitis- do you ask those children to do alom vilom since im sure you’re against ventilator and oxygen.
6. Dexamethasone-Cyclophosphamide pulse therapy by Dr Pasricha for Pemphigus which reduced mortality drastically.
7. Use of olanzapine for Chemotherapy induced Nausea vomiting
8. Indigenous Low cost CART for B cell lymphoma by TMH-IIT Bombay.
This is a non exhaustive list from the top of my mind. I for want to indulge dishonest individuals like you more.
Please stick to fooling your patients who get better on placebo.
Your entire argument will just hinge on - doctor make money - doctor bad - without an iota of truth. Stick to your delusional world retard.