--- title: "Fitness Truths: Honest Advice & No-Nonsense Q&A" description: "Stop falling for fitness fads. I provide honest, evidence-based answers to common questions about fat loss, protein, and training. Get the truth here." canonical: https://mytribe.in/shreyaskamathfit/personalized-online-fitness-nutrition-coaching/q-a-and-industry-commentary last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Fitness Truths: No-Nonsense Q&A and Industry Commentary Tribe Verified · 11 years helping hundreds ditch fad diets. By [Shreyas Kamath](https://mytribe.in/shreyaskamathfit) · Available online · ₹18K per package (3 months) (estimate) Part of [Personalized Online Fitness & Nutrition Coaching](https://mytribe.in/shreyaskamathfit/personalized-online-fitness-nutrition-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/shreyaskamathfit/personalized-online-fitness-nutrition-coaching/gallery) I am tired of the gimmicks and misinformation flooding our feeds. Here is the honest, evidence-based truth about how your body actually works, not what brands want you to believe. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is my rant on two things that irritate me: trainers who give bad advice to overweight clients, and trainers who don't value themselves. The industry needs to do better, and it starts with knowledge and self-respect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fd25641-a802-42b9-97e6-743a083c63d9) - [Video: The health and fitness podcast scene in India is filled with misinformation. I break down the fear-mongering around "gut health" and other topics, and explain why these podcasts are often making people dumber, not smarter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a9787a1-21e8-4054-9140-c94bc6f1f183) - [Video: This is a major red flag from a fitness trainer: telling an overweight person to only do cardio. This video explains why weight training is essential for fat loss, muscle preservation, and long-term success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e566aa59-14d8-4f80-9c20-628d34ed166a) - [Video: Here are five simple ways to naturally lower your bad cholesterol and triglycerides. It boils down to lifestyle changes like reducing alcohol, eating omega-3s, avoiding fried foods, lowering body fat, and doing steady-state cardio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb1f876e-8bb7-4448-b073-5dbd27946e4b) - [Video: How can India become healthier? My three realistic suggestions are: teach people about calories, promote weight training from a young age, and encourage regular health checkups. It's about education and prevention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89558e69-26b2-4e31-88c6-b866bd8df186) - [Video: Can you trust the calorie counts on Swiggy and Zomato? Probably not. I used to order frequently, telling myself it was fine, but the numbers are often inaccurate. Cooking your own meals is the only way to be sure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c426acc-1aeb-4325-af7e-4bbc23ca649e) - [Video: I believe you can eat your favorite foods and be healthy, but there's one thing you should avoid: deep-fried food from restaurants and street vendors. The reused oil is incredibly unhealthy and a major contributor to lifestyle diseases in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd538326-da26-4353-b925-cbaa3838ad7c) - ![People who blame one teaspoon of sugar in their tea for their poor health are often the same people who drink 5-6 cups of tea a day. It's not what you eat, it's how much. Control the quantities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d9276ab-5659-4503-bbdf-b05d7d79d6c4) - ![Don't be a fitness extremist. It's okay to enjoy time away from the "hustle" and eat food you like without feeling guilty. Balance is key to sustainability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16e7ead5-def4-408f-bac6-16b5387b435a) - [Video: In this podcast clip, Dr. Salil Sharma discusses how much protein is adequate. He emphasizes that the typical Indian diet is very poor in protein and that people need to educate themselves on the nutritional content of their food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4e90ab8-cc34-40bf-8544-b59911c3652e) - [Video: This video exposes the "lighting trick" that many fitness influencers use to look leaner and more muscular. Don't compare yourself to these manipulated images. Focus on the value and knowledge they provide, not just the physique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0e2165a-c741-4270-8fb1-3529ceab6db9) - [Video: Let's be direct. The number one reason you are gaining weight is because you are eating too much food. While hormones and gut health can play a role, they are rarely the primary cause. Energy balance is a fact.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbca3e26-78f3-4d57-8ff6-2732c3005a63) - [Video: I'm still waiting for someone to give me a valid, evidence-based reason why a healthy person shouldn't use a quality protein supplement. The hypocrisy in our society regarding this topic is astounding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e49118c3-0848-4859-b0c5-ab74f54fcecb) - [Video: This is a detailed breakdown of Ozempic. It's a serious medication for diabetes that can aid weight loss, but it's not a shortcut. It must be used under a doctor's care and combined with lifestyle changes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee2da07f-b04b-4104-a0b9-780c74c91b40) - [Video: Does eating more protein cause kidney failure? No. For a healthy person, it's a myth. Your lifestyle, particularly excess sugar and alcohol, is far more likely to harm your kidneys.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39b5483d-33b1-46db-866c-89d03389808a) - [Video: A common question from teenagers is how to convince their parents to support a high-protein diet. My advice is to focus on your training and let your results speak for themselves. You can build a great physique even without a perfect diet as a beginner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42bb82eb-3b36-4346-a329-3df66a498230) - [Video: What's the safest steroid cycle? The one you don't take. It's a sarcastic answer to a serious question. Stay natural.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/082dd80a-a11b-4bbd-9a57-9c66d55d7b04) - [Video: It's tragic when a young fitness enthusiast passes away, but it's ignorant to blame the gym. Undiagnosed health conditions and poor lifestyle choices are the real culprits behind the rising rates of heart disease in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a26f3c89-0860-467e-a249-8c3d5c762e63) - [Video: I've learned a lot from my training partner of 30 years, Uday. This video shares three key lessons: getting strong builds muscle, form is paramount, and consistency in the gym can help mitigate a less-than-perfect diet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a274a770-a565-4be5-89db-36741369e303) - [Video: Why are doctors often against protein supplements? Because they see the negative effects of cheap, unregulated products. The issue isn't whey protein itself, but the quality and purity of the supplement you choose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ab95ea0-5f76-4a82-926a-c1d57370d374) - [Video: Is Saket Gokhale natural? Yes, and this video explains why. His physique is a result of elite genetics combined with years of extreme dedication and discipline, not steroids.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a39689cc-2241-4596-9a5e-de64f87aac52) - [Video: Another podcast clip is telling people not to work out in the evening. This is more fear-mongering. The best time to work out is whenever you can consistently do it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e95cdac2-a065-4749-b70b-248f15cf8442) ## About Q&A and Industry Commentary You have likely been told that your inability to lose weight is due to poor gut health or hormone imbalances, but often, the reality is far simpler: you are consuming more energy than you are burning. I have been there—I weighed 135kg and bought into every shortcut until I realized that consistent, science-backed basics, not random detoxes or influencer trends, are the only things that actually change your body composition. Most of the fitness advice you see online is not education; it is marketing. Influencers, podcasters, and supplement brands are incentivized to keep you confused so you feel insecure enough to buy a product. Whether they are fear-mongering about perfectly safe whey protein or pushing expensive superfoods for imaginary gut health issues, the goal is always sales, not your health. My approach is boring, because effective fitness is boring. It is about calories, consistency, and compound movements like squats and deadlifts. If you are overweight, your priority is not a complex, expensive diet plan—it is learning to track what you eat and building the strength to support your joints and metabolism. I often hear people ask if protein supplements will damage their kidneys. Let’s be clear: unless you have a pre-existing medical condition, your kidneys can handle protein just fine. It is the alcohol, the excess refined sugar, and the sedentary lifestyle that you should actually be worried about. Similarly, if you are an overweight beginner, stop skipping the weights to 'just do cardio.' You need muscle to keep your metabolism active once the fat starts coming off. Stop relying on lighting tricks and angles to feel good about your progress. Stop searching for the 'perfect' diet that eliminates your favorite Indian staples. If you are confused by the noise on social media, you are not alone. My job is to filter that noise. Whether you are curious about realistic meal plans, the truth behind popular weight loss drugs, or why your previous attempts failed, ask me. Let's focus on the basics that actually work. ## About Shreyas Kamath I didn't start with a six-pack; I started at 135 kgs. I learned the hard way that fitness isn't about expensive supplements or fancy workouts, it’s about habits that actually stick. 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