About Metabolic Desi
Metabolic Desi was born out of personal frustration — and a realization that many Indians living in the US quietly share.
Over time, I gained nearly 30 pounds, saw my bad cholesterol rise, felt chronically tired, and completely destroyed my sleep. None of it happened overnight. It was the result of years of small, seemingly harmless habits adding up.
Like many Desis in the US, I thought I was “doing things right.”
I ate vegetarian. I exercised. I stayed busy.
But something clearly wasn’t working.
The Problem With Most Health Advice
Most healthcare in the US is reactive, not preventative.
You’re often told to fix things after markers are already off.
Most recommendations also fall into two traps:
- Short-term fixes that aren’t sustainable
- Generic advice that ignores individual lifestyle, stress, and biology
What finally clicked for me was a shift toward root-cause thinking — focusing on sleep, recovery, nutrition quality, stress, and measurement rather than chasing quick outcomes.
Not extremes.
Not fads.
Small, meaningful changes that compound.
What Actually Changed My Health
The biggest improvements didn’t come from doing more.
They came from doing better.
Some of the most impactful changes I made:
- Fixing sleep regularity, not just sleep duration
- Reducing processed foods and moving toward whole foods
- Adding structured strength training, not just cardio
- Learning that recovery is what makes you stronger
- Letting go of diet fads like “carbs are bad” or “fat is bad”
At one point, I was actually overtraining — working hard but getting worse results.
Once recovery and nutrition were aligned with my real life, everything improved.
Why This Is Especially Relevant for Indians in the US
Indian bodies often respond differently to:
- Stress
- Poor sleep
- Sedentary work
- Low muscle mass
- Carb-heavy or protein-light diets
Add to that:
- 50+ hour work weeks
- Frequent travel
- Long days in front of a computer
That’s a recipe many of us are living — quietly.
I work as a technology consultant, travel multiple times a month, and spend most non-travel days sedentary. My health system had to work within that reality, not fight it.
A Data-Driven, Personalized Approach
One of the biggest lessons I learned:
What works for someone else may not work for you.
Generic training plans and generic diet advice failed me.
So I became deeply data-driven:
- Body composition (DEXA scans)
- Biomarkers and labs
- Sleep tracking
- Training response
- Recovery metrics
I tested, adjusted, doubled down on what worked — and dropped what didn’t.
That philosophy is central to Metabolic Desi.
What Metabolic Desi Is About
This site focuses on five core pillars:
- Sleep
- Recovery
- Nutrition
- Stress management
- Measurement (weight, labs, biomarkers, trends)
If you adopt even one small change in any of these areas, you will be better off than before.
Health is not about perfection.
It’s about compounding 1% improvements.
The Goal: Healthspan, Not Just Lifespan
This isn’t about chasing a number on the scale.
It’s about:
- Being physically capable
- Mentally sharp
- Present for the people we care about
- Building a body that supports life — not limits it
That’s healthspan.
If This Resonates With You
If you’re an Indian living in the US who feels:
- Tired despite “doing the right things”
- Confused by conflicting health advice
- Frustrated by unsustainable fixes
You’re in the right place.
Metabolic Desi exists to help you make practical, sustainable changes that actually move the needle — without fear, guilt, or extremes.
Important Disclaimer
This website provides educational information only and does not offer medical advice.
Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.