Prolon
I Lost 5lbs of Fat on the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet Plan
During my first round of Prolon's Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), I lost 1.7kg in body weight and 2.5kg of fat during the fast.
16 Tips Before You Start the Prolon Diet
If you are thinking of doing Prolon as well, here are some tips and tricks that helped me survive four rounds of the 5 day Prolon fast.
Prolon Diet FAQs (with official Prolon answers)
After a combined 60 rounds of Prolon with friends, here are some frequently asked questions that I get and the official Prolon answers I found!
Health
Managing Hunger
I am hungry all the time, so when it comes to weight loss, managing my hunger is key.
Cholesterol
Measuring LDL is not sufficient to assess cardiovascular risk. One must measure the number of apoB and Lp(a) particles that get inflamed in the endothelium…
Sleep
Over the last three years, I have doubled the amount of deep sleep that I get. Here's what I did.
Saunas in Singapore
This post shares the benefits of sauna bathing and where to go if you want to sauna frequently in Singapore.
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Wearing a continuous glucose monitor can help you to understand how different food, alcohol and exercise affect your blood sugar levels.
Blood Tests
Here is a list of the blood tests that I do twice a year. You can request for these tests at your GP or go directly to a lab to do them.
DNA Tests
If you have done your 23 and me, here are third party databases that you can upload your raw genetic data to for more insights.
Supplements
This is my current supplement stack. This stack has been advised by my nutritionist after she reviews my bi-yearly blood work.
Sodium
It's bad with fructose, especially in processed foods. Drink water before a salty meal to reduce the impact on blood pressure and don’t worry about salt.
How I Lost 26kg over 15 Months
Over the last 15 months, I lost 26kg and went from "obese" to "thin-muscular" with 21% body fat and a BMI of 22.7. Here are the top 10 reasons for my weight…
Exercise
The Year I Became a Fitness Model (Joking!)
2021 was the year I became a fitness model, with my picture ending up on a poster outside a gym on Anson Road for the better part of 2022 and 2023.
How To Sync Weight to Garmin Connect (with non-Garmin Scale)
My hack to sync weight from any bluetooth weighing scale to Garmin Connect (via Apple Health and MyFitnessPal)!
Ashtanga Yoga
My Ashtanga journey and why I like Ashtanga. Currently practicing the Intermediate series up to Supta Vajrasana.
Fasted Exercise
Fasted exercise improves glucose sensitivity and mitochondrial adaptation for fatty acid metabolism. The combination of low insulin and high adrenalin levels…
Zone 2 Training
By training Zone 2, we will not only improve fat utilization and preserve glycogen but we will also increase lactate clearance capacity which is key for…
Technology
How to Reduce your Subscription Fee for NY Times or Washington Post or other Subscription-based products
My hack to reducing your subscription fee for NY Times, Washington Post and Classpass!
How to Bypass a Paywall to Access Articles for Free
My hack to bypass any paywall to read gated articles for free (works for WSJ, FT, Bloomberg and more!)
How To Sync Weight to Garmin Connect (with non-Garmin Scale)
My hack to sync weight from any bluetooth weighing scale to Garmin Connect (via Apple Health and MyFitnessPal)!
