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Performance Engineering by Bhaben Deori
Debasish Goswami
50 Years ยท General Fitness
Mesocycle 1 โ€” Foundation ยท Start: 25 May 2026
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Performance Engineering by Bhaben Deori
Debasish Goswami
50 Years ยท General Fitness ยท Home Gym
Start: 25 May 2026 ยท HbA1c 6.7% ยท Triglycerides 227 ยท hsCRP 2.92 ยท Homocysteine 32.38 โ€” Full Protocol Active
Short Term Goal โ€” MC1 Foundation
Get fitter ยท Lose body fat ยท Improve metabolic health ยท Lower HbA1c further ยท Lower BP + Triglycerides ยท Build training foundation
Long Term Goal โ€” 16 Weeks
Lean, healthy lifestyle โ€” strong and energetic ยท Reverse pre-diabetic markers ยท 84kg โ†’ 74kg ยท Off medication where possible
โš  Medical protocol active: High BP โ€” breathe every rep, no Valsalva. HbA1c 6.7% โ€” carbs around training only, veg-first every meal. hsCRP 2.92 โ€” anti-inflammatory nutrition + Omega-3 4g/day. Equipment: Dumbbells + Cables + Resistance bands ยท No barbell.
๐Ÿƒ Cardio rule: 20 min steady-state (110โ€“120 bpm) post-workout on all days EXCEPT Legs day (Day 3). Max 130 bpm โ€” breathe through every set. On Day 4 Active Rest & Day 7 Full Rest: no cardio, mobility only.
Weekly Split
Day 1
Push
Day 2
Pull
Day 3
Legs
Day 4
Active Rest
Day 5
Push 2
Day 6
Pull 2
Day 7
Full Rest
+ 20min cardio
+ 20min cardio
No cardio
Mobility only
+ 20min cardio
+ 20min cardio
Mobility only
Week-by-week progression
Select Training Day
โฑ Time-Restricted Eating โ€” 14:10 Protocol
Fast 14 hrs ยท Eat within a 10-hr window
Eating Window
10:30 AM โ€“ 8:30 PM
Fasting Window
8:30 PM โ€“ 10:30 AM
Wake 6:15 AM โ†’ Breathwork + mobility at home โ†’ Leave 6:45 โ†’ Work 7:30 AM โ†’ First food 10:30 AM โ†’ Meals through the day โ†’ Hip mobility before gym โ†’ Gym 6โ€“8 PM โ†’ Last food 8:30 PM โ†’ Fast begins โ†’ 10:30 AM next day
โš  Pre-Diabetic. Eat in order: Vegetables first โ†’ Protein second โ†’ Carbs last. This sequence blunts glucose spike by 30โ€“40%. Non-negotiable at every meal. No sugar, no fruit juice, no refined carbs.
๐Ÿšญ Cigarettes (10/day) + Alcohol (whisky 120ml/day) severely worsen cholesterol, BP, insulin resistance, sleep quality, and fat loss. These must be reduced immediately โ€” even halving will dramatically improve markers within 6 weeks.
Meal 1 โ€” Break-Fast
10:30 AM ยท First food ยท At work ยท Veg โ†’ Protein โ†’ Carbs
Whole Eggs3 eggs
Egg Whites3 whites
Oats (dry) + cinnamon + flaxseed45g dry
Berries (blueberry/raspberry)60g
Greek Yoghurt (0% fat)200g
Whey Isolate25g in water
Chia seeds10g
Blueberries80g
Whole Eggs scrambled3 eggs
Chicken breast (cooked)100g
Whole wheat toast1 slice
Cucumber + tomato100g
๐Ÿ’Š Supplements with this meal
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA โ‰ฅ95%)4g (4 caps)
Vitamin D3 + K25000 IU + 200mcg
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin ๐Ÿšจ Homocysteine 32.381000mcg sublingual
Methylfolate ๐Ÿšจ Homocysteine400mcg
Zinc Bisglycinate50mg
Vitamin C500mg
Probiotic (multi-strain)50B CFU ยท 1 cap
๐Ÿšถ 10 min walk after this meal โ€” mandatory for blood glucose
Snack 1
12:30 PM ยท High protein ยท Low carb ยท Desk snack
Greek Yoghurt (0% fat)150g
Cucumber slices80g
Hard Boiled Eggs3 eggs
Cucumber80g
Whey Isolate25g in 300ml water
Greek Yoghurt (0% fat)100g
๐Ÿ’Š Supplements with Snack 1
PHGG Sunfiber gut lining + prebiotic fibre1g
Kyolic Garlic Extract600mg
Plant Phytosterols1200mg
Niacin (Flush-free)250mg
Citrus Bergamot500mg
๐Ÿšถ If possible โ€” short 10 min walk after snack
Meal 2 โ€” Lunch
3:00 PM ยท Canteen or brought from home ยท Veg โ†’ Protein โ†’ Carbs
Sabzi (no cream) eat first120g
Chicken thighs (skin off, cooked) eat second160g
Basmati rice eat last90g cooked
Dal (lentils)60g cooked
Mixed sabzi eat first120g
Fish (any โ€” grilled/steamed) eat second170g
Chapati whole wheat eat last1 medium
Dal60g cooked
Greens + salad eat first100g
Eggs (scrambled/boiled) eat second4 eggs
Sweet potato eat last120g cooked
Sabzi eat first120g
Chicken breast eat second180g cooked
Basmati rice eat last90g cooked
Curd / Raita (0% fat)80g
๐Ÿ’Š Supplements with this meal
Berberine dose 1 of 2500mg
Magnesium Glycinate200mg
๐Ÿšถ 10 min walk after lunch โ€” most important post-meal walk of the day
Pre-Gym Snack
5:30 PM ยท Before heading to gym ยท High protein ยท Low fat
Whey Isolate25g in water
Apple (small) or berries1 small / 60g
Greek Yoghurt (0% fat)150g
Apple1 medium
Hard boiled eggs2 eggs
Dates2 medium
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym 6:00 PM โ€” eat snack 30โ€“45 min before training
Post-Training Shake
8:00 PM ยท Immediately after gym
Whey Isolate30g in 400ml water
L-Glutamine10g
Creatine Monohydrate5g
L-Leucine3g
๐ŸŒ™ Eating window closes 8:30 PM โ€” dinner must be quick after this
Dinner โ€” Last Meal of Day
8:30 PM ยท Last food before fast ยท Light carbs ยท Domestic helper cooks
Sabzi (no cream, light salt) eat first150g
Fish (grilled/steamed) eat second150g cooked
Dal (thick) eat last60g cooked
Salad (lemon + olive oil) eat first150g
Chicken thighs (skin off) eat second160g cooked
Egg whites2 whites
Sabzi eat first120g
Eggs (scrambled light oil) eat second3 eggs
Chapati (1 small, whole wheat)1 small
๐Ÿ’Š Supplements with dinner
Berberine dose 2 of 2500mg
Omega-3 (second dose)2g (2 caps)
Probiotic (if not taken at Meal 1)1 cap
PHGG Sunfiber1g
Kyolic Garlic Extract600mg
Plant Phytosterols1200mg
Niacin (Flush-free)250mg
Citrus Bergamot500mg
๐Ÿšถ 10 min walk after dinner ยท Eating window now CLOSED โ€” no food until 10:30 AM
๐Ÿ’Š Pre-Bed Sleep Stack โ€” ~11:30 PM
L-Glutamine overnight gut repair10g
Glycine3g
Magnesium Threonate1000mg
Magnesium Glycinate500mg
L-Theanine200mg
Creatine Monohydrate training days only ยท rest days: 10g5g
Psyllium Husk in 400ml water โ€” drink immediately10g
Morning โ€” Every Day
๐Ÿ’ง
Hydration โ€” Upon Waking (6:15 AM)
300ml warm lemon water (1 lemon) + L-Glutamine 10g + PHGG Sunfiber 1g โ€” all mixed together in one glass.

Hold glass with both hands. Say out loud: "I am free from cholesterol and insulin resistance."
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Breathwork โ€” 10 min ยท 4-4-4 Box Breathing
4 sec inhale โ†’ 4 sec hold โ†’ 4 sec exhale โ†’ 4 sec hold. Eyes covered. Reduces cortisol, lowers BP, improves HRV. Do this before leaving home at 6:45 AM. Music: YouTube Breathwork Track

Then take: Psyllium Husk 10g in a second glass of water (300ml) + Creatine 5g (training days).
โš  No caffeine before 90 min of waking (not before 7:45 AM) ยท First coffee at work is OK ยท 2 cups max per day ยท No coffee after 2 PM
Post-Meal Walks โ€” Every Day
๐Ÿ’ง
Daily Water Target
2โ€“3 litres / day
Finish all water 45 min before bed ยท Sip consistently through the day
10โ€“15 min walk after every main meal โ€” the single most powerful tool for blood glucose control
Post-break-fast walk (10:30 AM)10 min ยท corridor or building
Post-lunch walk (3 PM)10 min ยท most important of the day
Post-dinner walk (8:30 PM)10 min ยท already doing this โœ“
When very busy: treadmill pad at desk 1โ€“2 km/h for 10 min. Even standing at the desk for 15 min post-meal is better than sitting.
Pre-Bed โ€” Every Night
๐ŸŒ™
Wind Down โ€” Start 11:00 PM
Dim all lights 1 hour before target bed time (12:30 AM). No screens 30 min before bed. Critical for melatonin production and cortisol clearance โ€” especially important with high BP.
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Breathwork โ€” 10 min ยท Eyes Covered
Same 4-4-4 box breathing. Eyes covered with sleep mask. Lowers resting heart rate and prepares the nervous system for deep sleep. Music: YouTube Breathwork Track
๐Ÿ’ง
Water Cutoff โ€” 45 min Before Sleep
Finish all water 45 min before bed. Goal: 3 litres total by this point. Prevents sleep disruption from bathroom trips.
๐Ÿ’Š
Sleep Stack
L-Glutamine 10g ยท Glycine 3g ยท Magnesium Threonate 1000mg ยท Magnesium Glycinate 500mg ยท L-Theanine 200mg ยท Psyllium Husk 10g (in 400ml water). Training days: Creatine 5g. Rest days: Creatine 10g.
Weekly Grocery List
Based on 7-day meal plan (4 training + 3 rest days).
Quantities based on your 7-day meal plan. Adjust for meals eaten at canteen.
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๐Ÿงช Blood Report โ€” Healthians Life Maximiser Plus
Sample collected: 23 May 2026 ยท Booking ID: 18352506305 ยท Re-test key markers in 8 weeks
7
Red Flags
4
Watch
26+
Normal โœ“
๐Ÿ”ด Needs Immediate Action
HbA1c: 6.7% โ€” Diabetic range
Fasting Glucose: 130.8 mg/dL โ€” High
Fasting Insulin: 18.27 ยตIU/mL โ€” High
Triglycerides: 227.6 mg/dL โ€” Very High
HDL: 38.4 mg/dL โ€” Low
hsCRP: 2.92 mg/L โ€” High (inflam.)
Homocysteine: 32.38 ยตmol/L โ€” Very High
Lipase: 98 U/L โ€” High (pancreas)
โœ… Positives
Vitamin D: 52.36 โ€” Optimal โœ“
TSH: 1.05 โ€” Optimal โœ“
Free T3: 3.42 โ€” Optimal โœ“
Testosterone: 261 ng/dL โ€” Normal
Zinc: 102 ยตg/dL โ€” Good โœ“
Kidney (eGFR): 75.95 โ€” OK
PSA: 0.34 โ€” Normal โœ“
Ferritin: 297.4 โ€” Normal โœ“
What the plan addresses โ€” marker by marker
๐Ÿ”ฅ Metabolic โ€” Insulin Resistance & Glucose
HbA1c
6.7% โ€” ADA diabetic range (โ‰ฅ6.5%). Optimal <5.3%. Protocol: Berberine 3ร—500mg + post-meal walks + TRE 14:10 + veg-first meal order. Target <5.7% in 16 weeks.
6.7%Diabetic
Fasting Blood Glucose
130.8 mg/dL โ€” Impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes: 100โ€“126; diabetic: โ‰ฅ126). Elevated. Veg-first + TRE + Berberine will lower this significantly.
130.8High
Fasting Insulin
18.27 ยตIU/mL โ€” Upper range (lab normal <23; optimal <5). Significant insulin resistance. HOMA-IR โ‰ˆ 5.9 (severe IR; optimal <1.5). Protocol: TRE + Berberine + resistance training.
18.27High IR
๐Ÿ’œ Cardiovascular & Lipids
Triglycerides
227.6 mg/dL โ€” High (optimal <100). Driven by insulin resistance + alcohol + refined carbs. Protocol: Fat loss + Omega-3 4g/day + no alcohol + TRE. Target <150 in 8 weeks.
227.6Very High
HDL Cholesterol
38.4 mg/dL โ€” Low (optimal >50). Low HDL + high TG = metabolic syndrome pattern. Exercise + Omega-3 + fat loss will raise HDL over 16 weeks.
38.4Low
LDL Cholesterol
85.7 mg/dL โ€” Optimal range (<100). Good. Watch closely with fat loss โ€” can improve further.
85.7Optimal โœ“
Total Cholesterol
145.1 mg/dL โ€” Desirable (<200). Good overall cholesterol level.
145.1Good โœ“
ApoB
87 mg/dL โ€” Borderline (optimal <80; lab normal <174). Acceptable but improve with fat loss + Omega-3.
87Watch
ApoA1
106 mg/dL โ€” Normal (79โ€“169). Cardioprotective protein โ€” will rise with exercise and fat loss.
106Normal โœ“
๐Ÿ”ฅ Inflammation
hsCRP (High Sensitivity CRP)
2.92 mg/L โ€” High (optimal <1.0; lab normal <1.0). Elevated cardiovascular inflammation risk. Protocol: Fat loss + Omega-3 4g + reduce alcohol + anti-inflammatory diet. Target <1.0 in 12 weeks.
2.92High
CRP Quantitative
3.17 mg/L โ€” Elevated (optimal <1.0; lab normal <5). Consistent with hsCRP โ€” ongoing low-grade inflammation.
3.17Elevated
Homocysteine
32.38 ยตmol/L โ€” VERY HIGH (optimal <9; lab normal 3.7โ€“13.9). Major cardiovascular risk marker. Driven by B12 deficiency + alcohol. Protocol: B12 Methylcobalamin 1000mcg/day + Folate + reduce alcohol. URGENT.
32.38Very High
ESR
4 mm/hr โ€” Optimal (0โ€“10). Low inflammation marker โ€” good.
4Optimal โœ“
๐Ÿ”ต Thyroid
TSH Ultra-Sensitive
1.05 ยตIU/mL โ€” Optimal (1.0โ€“2.0). Excellent thyroid function.
1.05Optimal โœ“
Free T3
3.42 pg/mL โ€” Optimal (3.0โ€“4.2). Active thyroid hormone โ€” excellent.
3.42Optimal โœ“
Free T4
1.66 ng/dL โ€” Normal (0.89โ€“1.76). Thyroid function healthy.
1.66Normal โœ“
๐ŸŸก Hormonal
Total Testosterone
260.95 ng/dL โ€” Low-normal for age 50 (normal 175โ€“781; optimal 400โ€“700). Fat loss, resistance training and sleep improvement will raise this naturally. Re-test at 8 weeks.
261Low-Normal
Free Testosterone
15.90 pg/mL โ€” Normal (9.57โ€“40.6). Low SHBG (12.4) means more free testosterone available โ€” good sign.
15.90Normal โœ“
SHBG
12.4 nmol/L โ€” Low-normal (10โ€“57). Low SHBG is actually beneficial here as more testosterone remains free/active.
12.4Watch
Cortisol (AM)
15.62 ยตg/dL โ€” Normal (morning 6.7โ€“22.6). Acceptable. Breathwork + sleep improvement will optimise cortisol rhythm.
15.62Normal โœ“
Prolactin
11.7 ng/mL โ€” Normal (2.64โ€“13.13). Good.
11.7Normal โœ“
๐ŸŸข Vitamins & Nutrients
Vitamin D 25-OH
52.36 ng/mL โ€” Optimal range (50โ€“70). Excellent โ€” this is a significant improvement. Maintain 5000IU D3+K2 daily.
52.36Optimal โœ“
Vitamin B12
278 pg/mL โ€” Low-normal (lab normal 222โ€“1439; optimal >500). HOMOCYSTEINE at 32.38 confirms functional B12 deficiency at tissue level. Methylcobalamin 1000mcg sublingual daily โ€” URGENT.
278Low-Normal
Serum Zinc
102 ยตg/dL โ€” Good (46โ€“150; optimal 80โ€“120). Well within optimal range.
102Optimal โœ“
Serum Magnesium
2.6 mg/dL โ€” Normal (1.3โ€“2.7). Serum Mg is a poor indicator of intracellular status. Continue Magnesium Glycinate + Threonate regardless.
2.6Normal โœ“
Ferritin
297.4 ng/mL โ€” Normal (23.9โ€“336.2; optimal 50โ€“150). Slightly elevated โ€” often seen in metabolic inflammation. Will normalise with fat loss.
297.4Watch
Serum Iron
78.5 ยตg/dL โ€” Normal (70โ€“180). Iron stores adequate.
78.5Normal โœ“
๐Ÿฉบ Liver
ALT / SGPT
42.4 U/L โ€” Normal (lab 3โ€“50; optimal <25). Upper normal โ€” alcohol and fatty liver can elevate this. Monitor closely. Will drop with fat loss + alcohol reduction.
42.4Watch
AST / SGOT
31.2 U/L โ€” Normal (3โ€“50; optimal <25). Acceptable. Watch with ALT ratio.
31.2Normal โœ“
GGT (Gamma GT)
34.4 U/L โ€” Normal (5โ€“55; optimal <30). Borderline โ€” alcohol is the primary driver. Reduce alcohol and retest.
34.4Watch
Lipase
98 U/L โ€” HIGH (12โ€“53). Almost double the upper limit. Possible pancreatic stress from alcohol + high triglycerides. Needs clinical review. Avoid alcohol completely if possible.
98High โš 
๐Ÿซ˜ Kidney
eGFR (Estimated GFR)
75.95 mL/min/1.73mยฒ โ€” Normal for age (optimal >90; age 45โ€“54 range 74โ€“129). Kidney function adequate. Protein intake at 2g/kg is safe at this eGFR level.
75.95Normal โœ“
Serum Creatinine
1.17 mg/dL โ€” Normal (0.7โ€“1.4). Kidney function healthy.
1.17Normal โœ“
Uric Acid
4.6 mg/dL โ€” Normal (3.5โ€“7.2). Improved from 7.1 three years ago โ€” good progress. Maintain hydration.
4.6Good โœ“
๐Ÿ”ฌ Haematology
Haemoglobin
16.0 g/dL โ€” Normal (13โ€“17). Good oxygen-carrying capacity for training.
16.0Normal โœ“
Platelet Count
150 ร— 10ยณ/ยตL โ€” Borderline low (150โ€“410). Lower limit. Giant platelets noted on smear โ€” needs clinical correlation. Monitor at next test.
150Borderline
RDW-CV (Red Cell Distribution Width)
14.7% โ€” Slightly elevated (11.6โ€“14.0). Suggests mild anisocytosis โ€” likely related to B12 functional deficiency. Will improve with B12 supplementation.
14.7Watch
โšก What's Critical โ€” Action Priority
๐Ÿšจ Priority 1 โ€” Homocysteine 32.38 ยท Start B12 Methylcobalamin 1000mcg sublingual immediately. Folate 400mcg daily. This is the most urgent marker โ€” extreme CV risk.
๐Ÿšจ Priority 2 โ€” Lipase 98 ยท Reduce alcohol to zero or near zero. Lipase this high with alcohol consumption = pancreatic stress. Clinical review recommended.
โš  Priority 3 โ€” Glucose 130.8 + HbA1c 6.7% ยท Diabetic range. Every element of this plan โ€” TRE, Berberine, veg-first, post-meal walks, resistance training โ€” directly targets this.
โš  Priority 4 โ€” Triglycerides 227.6 + HDL 38.4 ยท Classic metabolic syndrome. Fat loss + Omega-3 4g/day + no sugar + no alcohol is the treatment.
๐Ÿ“‹ Re-test in 8 weeks: HbA1c, Fasting Glucose, Fasting Insulin, Triglycerides, HDL, Homocysteine, Lipase, hsCRP, B12, ALT/GGT
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