How To Cook & Eat Home-Cooked Meals To Lose Fat And/Or Build Muscle (Busy Bachelors POV) - w/ Gaurav
Does "healthy eating" mean boiled chicken, tasteless broccoli, and zero happiness?
For most busy bachelors, the choice is usually binary: Order takeout and feel guilty, or try to cook "healthy" and end up eating cardboard. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can lose fat, build muscle, and actually enjoy your food—without spending hours in the kitchen or hiring a private chef.
In this episode, we sit down with Gaurav Khanna, who dropped a massive 23 kgs (50 lbs) while working a demanding job. He didn't do it by starving himself; he did it by hacking the "Bachelor Kitchen."
Gaurav breaks down the exact system he used to automate his nutrition. We discuss why crash diets always fail, the "Tim Ferriss" rules for fat loss that actually work, and how to cook delicious, high-protein Indian meals that fit into a busy schedule.
If you are confused about counting calories, wondering if you need protein shakes, or just looking for a way to stop relying on UberEats, this conversation is your starter kit. We cover everything from the importance of probiotics (the gut health cheat code) to the "Brian Johnson" approach to longevity—simplified for normal people.
🚀 In this video, we cover:• The Bachelor Meal Prep System: How to cook once and eat well all week.• Fat Loss vs. Muscle Gain: Adjusting your macros without going crazy.• The "Don't Drink Your Calories" Rule: The easiest way to lose weight.• Grocery Shopping Hacks: How to read labels and avoid "fake healthy" foods (using apps like Yuka).• Supplements & Probiotics: What you actually need vs. marketing hype.• Sustainability: How to eat the same meals without getting bored.
Whether you are trying to shed the "freshman 15" or optimize your diet for peak performance, this is a practical guide to taking control of your plate. No fancy equipment required—just a willingness to learn the basics.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:• The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss: https://fourhourbody.com/• Yuka App: (For scanning food labels)
About the Podcast:We explore the real stories behind high-agency individuals—from fitness enthusiasts to techies—who are just a few steps ahead in the journey. We don't sell you "lottery ticket" success stories; we show you the practical first steps so you can find your own way forward.
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Resources:
Time Ferriss's 4 Hour Body: https://fourhourbody.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro + Background01:39 Gaurav's hot take on healthy eating02:58 On dropping 23 kgs (50 lbs)03:51 Gaurav's Weight Loss Journey04:12 What made Gaurav start thinking about healthy eating07:37 Coming up with a plan11:08 Why tracking calories is important12:49 Understanding the Importance of a Balanced Diet17:27 Discussion on Tim Ferriss's Four Hour Body Rules20:26 Don't drink your calories!22:16 Sustainability of Crash Diets24:13 Brian Johnson's Protocol & Gaurav's Daily Routine28:18 Lunch + Dinner plans for weight loss32:48 Protein Intake for weight loss35:49 Using the Yuka App to find healthy products37:25 Nutritional Strategies for Weight Management37:45 Probiotics are a CHEATCODE39:11 Naman's diet for gaining muscle47:35 Covfefe49:45 How to eat the same meals every time50:00 Outro + Gratitude