VJ Ramya: The Truth About Weightlifting for Women &How Fitness Helps in Overcoming Mental Challenges

Join VJ Ramya (@StayfitwithRamya) as she candidly shares her journey, from battling insecurities and weight-loss struggles to finding strength through fitness, conquering both mental and physical challenges along the way.
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00:00 - Intro
02:20 - About VJ Ramya and her Fitness Journey
8:32 - VJ Ramya's struggles with weight and insecurities
13:36 - Fitness during Menstrual Cycle & Building Muscles
17:27 - Toxic Beauty Standards & Body Positivity
23:24 - Making Yourself a Priority
28:29 - Women Lifting Weights: The Struggle of Building Muscles and Training During Pregnancy
34:03 - Myths around Protein Consumption
37:27 - Fitness & Mental Health
42:58 - Social Media & Impact of Negative Comments

[@Zakriya_official]

Let's just take a moment to appreciate this man he put all the efforts to give us a healthy life this guy deserves our respect❤

[@prithikaaspreethi]

Ramya is such an Intelligent Lady.. She's inspiring in every aspect.. Loved the interview with her..❤

[@DrPal]

Thank you :)

[@pranith308]

Very informative!! Something I can share to my female friends & try to convince them to start lifting weights.

[@pragathivg]

Super doctor....pls upload this kind of videos.....so that we stay commited

[@pragathivg]

Doctor ..pls make video on best protein supplements and how protein is important for mental health pls doctor. And lately I came to know about the ill effects of sugar on body and mind...pls do video and that too and save us

[@soundharyasekar7294]

I completely changed my eating habits bcz of u doc. Thanks a lot im 37 yrs old and previously i have Pangastritis nd how im recovering lil by lil ....

[@pozhillmurugu]

Thank you Dr.Pal for bringing up this series and also the gutman challenge....these series opens up a wholesome aspect on health and fitness 😊

[@DrPal]

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[@priyankabanerjee-yov]

I’m soooo happy for this podcast ! Thank you Dr. Pal.

[@DrPal]

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[@suparnasaha7371]

Dr Pal you changed my life...

[@krupajoshi6449]

Thanks Dr Pal and VJ Ramya for such a inspiring talk. Most of the things discussed are so relatable but not given importance when spoken about , menstrual cramps or mood swings are common because it’s every month so one is expected to get used to it rather than learning about it and giving space to the gal to overcome those changes. Especially covid period has made lot many gals get into sedentary lifestyle with junk food one side of it. Now it’s difficult for parents to get them out of it and help them out not bcoz of body shaming rather to utilise the early ages of training self to be healthy.

[@pratibhamanjunath5902]

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[@user-uz3zc5wk3l]

Loved the podcast! Thanks doc, you really are getting gems one after the other on the show

[@shivani.kass8521]

I like the way how you both interviewed each other. Thanks for sharing more information!

[@DrPal]

Anything for my fam❤

[@shivani.kass8521]

@@DrPal This reply really means a lot! I aspire to become a doctor and I see you as my inspiration doc!!!

[@swetharani1963]

Thank you so much Dr. for providing us a good stuff 😊

[@michellepatare4281]

Salute to you Ramya...your experience shared...is just what I have taken it up and very happy about it

[@neetuzee8596]

Wonderful talk Doc. Thank you for encouraging women to take up strength training.

[@DrPal]

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[@VishnupriyaYnk]

Thank you Dr Pal. Its an eyeopener for me. All the myths around strength training got busted today through this amazing podcast. All these days i was inclined towards walking and yoga alone and had hesitation towards strength training for a woman. Loads of thanks for doing this video.

[@DrPal]

Thanks for all the love and support ❤

[@vanip5428]

Wonderful podcast by two persons who have balanced mindset and vouching for everything which is balanced, from diet to mindset

[@DrPal]

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[@SJ-nu1ou]

Shout out to Jyo! So glad to hear her talk about the Unit ❤

[@anusharam7]

Motivating,Inspiring and lovely❤

[@gayathris2108]

Enjoyed this Episode. Good to see focused episodes on Indian women's fitness. Thanks Dr Pal .

[@rks.]

Thank you 🎉

[@aasmapenwala8270]

Wow..love his podcast nowadays..addicted ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DrPal]

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[@Harshita-um8sf]

"Sir, I am a 19-year-old girl who is going to join medical college this year. I am very much inspired by Ramya mam. Thank you for this podcast!"❤

[@devika865]

Loved ❤the way she explained

[@DrPal]

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[@sathishiim1985]

I was also going to the Unit. Wonderfully led by Jyotsna John.

[@ramaacharya9399]

The most inspiring thing here is Dr Pals humility and vulnerability being a famous doctor. Most doctors will not accept they don't have enough knowledge about fitness or nutrition. Regards just went up for Dr Pal

[@DrPal]

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[@lakshmikrithik1636]

Great interview 👌Good to see Ramya in Doctor Pal’s podcast

[@DrPal]

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[@sindhuganesh5508]

Loved the podcast. I am a big fan of Ramya and Dr.Pal. So this interview was double dhamaka 🥰👌

[@DrPal]

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[@adyashamba]

Very interesting and useful information 😊

[@Des9384d]

Doctor, you predicted Astrazenica vaccine side effects 3 yers ago.

[@samrinahmed8830]

Really helpful content...thank you Dr pal

[@DrPal]

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[@shekharchowdhary]

So good. Learned a lot ❤

[@DrPal]

Glad you liked :)

[@rikishi555]

33:00 this shows how humble Dr Pal is..

[@DrPal]

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[@MonikaSharma-br8gl]

Kindly make a detailed video with brand name on Berberine for insulin resistance. Thanks a ton in advance.

[@kusumagowda3141]

I'm in Bangalore aged 55 and I do all strength training, HRX,Burn, cardio ,yoga in cult fit group session doing great from 1 and half years

[@rajeshbarri6981]

Hi Dr Pal sir. I request you to make a video on who safe it is to open oil packets directly in the heating pan it self for cooking. For bulk cooking like function or hotels are keeping the ltr packets in heating pan without opening and when the pack get contact with heated pan it will open. Does the plastic won't mix in our food via the oil

[@vishvanthsaravanakumar3078]

You know you are interviewing an expert VJ when it’s them who initiates the closing thanks before you do 😹

[@sangeethasrinivasan8376]

❤very inspiring

[@DrPal]

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[@_.wimpy.mickey_]

Dr pal, can you make videos about IBS?

[@roronoazoro-16]

Dr. Pal you are always talking about weight loss, there are people here who are lean and wants to build muscle. So please make a video/podcast for that. It will be really helpful and motivating for us. 😔😅

[@bramaelohim3076]

Thankyou Dr Pal! Please could you let me know your thoughts on idli/dosa without rice. Millet, lentil based and fermented.

[@rodneyfernando2445]

Doctor please answer me🙏 I start intermediate fasting after watching your videos. I want to know, i starting 6pm to 11.30 am its a good fasting?? And i eat whole day only 2 eggs and 5 almond and dinner 5 string hopper or idly. I need your advice doctor.

[@777world18]

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[@DrPal]

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[@bathulavenkatesh4074]

Love from Gut man Squad😊

[@DrPal]

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[@Gamelovepetlove]

Sir what are your thoughts on covisheld vaccine controversy please make a video on it

[@projekt3658]

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[@sfr9499]

Thank you for keeping on motivating us to have an eye on our diet, exercise and overall well-being,this is one of the channels which serves as a constant reminder for me. I've got a doubt ,I've been hearing this for ages now, water fasting causes stomach ulcers due to the exposure of acids on the stomach wall...? I couldn't find any papers directly linking water fast with the same, parents wouldn't let me not eat for 2 or 3 days, could you help me out with this😄

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[@DrPal]

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[@sharmilaCA-mw8yz]

Strength training.. ..will it include body weight based strength and conditioning exercises.as well ??

[@saranyagunasekaran8872]

Hi could you please explain me about IBS and food map to cure that. Struggling with that since june 2023. Can't able to get rid of that till now.If anyone knows please help me with in the comment section too..

[@muhammedshabal9935]

Hi sir can you do a video for microplastic and that how effects our health

[@ntrysrtv2508]

Dr pal please make a video about covisheild vaccine side effects what to do now who take 3 to 4 doses

[@000002659]

Dr. I am a ckd patient stage 3 with creatinine at 1.5 or 1.6. how much protein I can take and what type of protein is suitable for people like me. Kindly enlighten us because we too want to lose weight but not able to. Doctors like you only should be able to guide for weight loss journey

[@sanjanahk5272]

Please put subtitles when there is some Tamil conversation. I loved the podcast, but still I think I missed few things

[@vinithageorge613]

Hi Dr. pal, I request you to make a video on dirty dozen and clean 15. Can you help us to pick the right fruits and vegetables from market in India?? Not everyone can afford organic foods!! So, it would help the audience to take wise decisions.Thanks in advance. May God bless you❤

[@kalaiselvijayakandan]

Sir covishield pottavangaluku blood uranju pogum nu news la potrukanga.. ithuku vera treatment illaya

[@kokilasuresh5887]

Pl check room acoustics.. echoing in the beginning Sir

[@henna652]

Sir can we start intermittent fasting with gallbladder stones

[@monalisamohanty7743]

Kindly post a video of natural way of reducing ocd. I have habit of bathing 2 hours post I use restroom and always washing my hair. With passing of time my ocd is increasing. For past 2 years am washing my hair daily and not doing it knowingly. Kindly help😭

[@praveennov]

Do you Teleport from US to India ?

[@bichitranandaparida5422]

Dear Doctor Pal, I trust this comment finds you in good spirits. I've been an avid follower of your KZbin channel and greatly admire the insightful content you produce, particularly on matters concerning health and nutrition. I am writing to seek your expertise regarding Indian dietary recommendations tailored for individuals with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). As someone who values your comprehensive approach to healthcare, I believe your insights could significantly benefit those of us navigating this condition within the context of Indian cuisine. Could you please share any specific dietary advice or recommendations you have for managing HS symptoms while adhering to traditional Indian dietary practices? I am particularly interested in learning about ingredients or meal plans that may help alleviate inflammation and support overall well-being for individuals with HS. Your guidance on this matter would be immensely valuable, and I eagerly await any insights you can offer. Thank you for considering my request and for the impactful work you do. Warm regards.

[@sujathashivakhumar9392]

Hi,I'm a big fan

[@DrPal]

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[@prasobhs4581]

Hello sir .. Myself from kerala. Can you enlist a few dishes from our state that would enhance ur gut microbiome...

[@oshins4524]

Super.. My sister is 51 years old with hip disc prolapse issues. L4-L5 Can she lift weights starting slowly with less weights. She has not lifted weights before. Kindly reply

[@divya-zd6vq]

Better to avoid weights.. Better to try other forms of exercise, like walking or jogging. (I'm a doctor)

[@oshins4524]

@@divya-zd6vq Thank you. But how to build muscle mass??

[@SREETAMAMITRA]

@DrPal Hi!! When are planning a Mecom in LONDON ??

[@DrPal]

October

[@Des9384d]

@@DrPal the fact you pointed out AstraZeneca vaccine's side effect 3 years ago.

[@sashimagudapathi2597]

Good work Ramya and Dr. Pal. But regarding increasing the weight for weight lifting .. I have seen women bulking up after crossing a certain weight that does not look good (this person is just a normal person .. not competing in any related sports)... I keep it low weights but more reps and try to be consistent (4 times a week of strength training and it has worked out for me .. toned muscles) ..

[@shaliniagarwal5808]

It’s so important TO LIFT MORE especially as you age. And muscles look amazing on women too.

[@sudhat4422]

Video is too good....my suggestion is to split video in 2 parts

[@sandeepsomasunder3397]

Some issue with voice recording ?

[@jathinalex720]

Dr.Pal please look into this new products that came out these days the company name is goodbug they are telling there products provide good bacteria and helps us get lean so please look into them and give us review please

[@ChanduD18]

Can you plz tell me Is it ok to have nuts with honey for breakfast during IF? Does it raise our blood sugar levels as it is our first meal?

[@mughiv4825]

Dr iam typical south indian mom my daughter is just 12 years old she often suffers gastric problem and belching and she looks very thin what food tricker the stomach and causes bloating belching gastric pain plz tell me sir

[@uzmanasim1679]

Doctor when I eat less or when I control my portions, my whole day becomes stressful,i am easily agitated and annoyed and the only thing that calms me after that is food and then I end up eating more which is pushing me towards obesity. Please suggest me something and help me out.

[@srikanthdoguru6526]

Why did she say whey protein is bad? I understand too much is bad? 1g per kg if fine right? And what complications do we face consuming high protein? I remember Dr. Pal suggesting whey isolate - 26g and rest of the protein intake from food. Can someome explain this?

[@mravi5348]

One scoop of Whey protein(21 gms) u can have immediately after weight training, if you do two hours of weight training u can take 40 to 50 gms of Whey protein. Excess of anything is not good, generally people say that excess protein is bad for kidney, but it is not true. One can consume 1.5 gm to 2 gm of protein per kg of body weight. Half of them from supplements and the rest from natural sources

[@MsBoby00]

This video sounded like Remya giving revit back to her haters . Only Remya speaking 95% , Dr Pal only say yes most of the time. Doesnt sound like an interactive conversation.

[@rajavij2978]

Dr. Pal, please tell Ramya sister not to take protein bars regularly. In some of her old videos she even promoting certain brands of protein bars, which according to you comes under ultra processed food category.

[@user-qi5re9hi3z]

I am 66 years female with 66 kg weight but belly measurements is 120 cm. What should I do 26:00 26:14

[@Sugantha23]

Dr pal please check Dr sharmikas videos and reviews .❤

[@bhoomika1203]

Hello Dr.Pal I need help. I randomly saw something online that is "brain eating itself due to lack of sleep" I saw an image too it was scary. Can you please let me know more about this I don't know anything and I don't want to jump into conclusions. Please let me know.

[@hell594]

(I would first like to say that I'm just making an educated guess here through my memory. I in no way am an expert on the topic) It's actually related to a cruel experiment done in Germany during Hitler's peak. The study used sound to keep the human subjects from falling asleep. They found that the maximum human brain can go without sleep is 15 days. The subjects who were used went insane after day 5 and by day 10 they were killing each other and tearing down limbs of corpses through their bare teeth. They were begging to turn the sound back on when it was closed. The last subject went absolutely mad, tore apart parts of himself and at last killed himself by smashing his brain on a wall. The postpartum showed the behaviour was majorly triggered due the fact that the brain got so overworked and tired, it started eating itself to survive leading the subjects to become completely insane. So uh I hope this helped

[@popcornpop5185]

Yes bro ur brain is half eaten now. Stay strong . Let the rest half be eaten too then u can chill in life . Amen

[@bhoomika1203]

@@hell594 This is scary insane experiment

[@bhoomika1203]

@@popcornpop5185 🙂

[@thusiyananthan]

For me, she always looked beautiful. In fact she looked prettier in the older days.

[@L20241]

It’s not just men judging Ramya fellow older conservative women are of absolutely no help to us women especially perimenopausal women

[@mravi5348]

Dr, i think u r wrong in saying that hormone level comes down after the sunset, in fact hormones secrete more during night, particularly in the early morning before sunrise. I think it is a casual remark by you.

[@jamuna1513]

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7660274/ Pls refer to the above article which explains how the gut hormones are linked to the circadian rhythm. Dr Pal was right.

[@codingworld6762]

You look like that actor from golmaal movie whose chest has that cobra tattoo

[@adityal85]

Paneer is a good source of Protein 150 g has about 22 g and is a complete source of Protein also lentil have some Protein may be not very high but they have other nutrients and its not funny. Timestamp 34:36

[@YetAnotherOrdinaryGuy]

Haven't watched the full video, but Ramya is completely wrong in describing the experience at the clothes store. That wasn't bad, it was the best thing that happened to you. Shaming people often forces them to do the correct thing and gives results. Also, shame comes from within not from someone else.

[@akchanshrishabh3551]

Doctor I think you should improve your microphone

[@user-rp8jm7km2d]

Telugu pls sir 🙏

[@hetvisoni415]

First 😃

[@vihaansaimaheshwar7410]

I saw Vj Ramya in 2004 She was super thin I used to see her in gym Wondering when she was overweight

[@LeelaRamesh-hh6ly]

Seeing ppl as skeletons is the best self care to save one's mind.

[@alphahalogaming3123]

Body shamming is very good thing that's why you exited from XL to S and this is why I also came from XL to S

[@Vanmam123]

Lmao no buddy. At the end of the day, you need to lose weight because you want to be healthy, not because someone body shamed you. Also, i bet you will never forget the insults made at you for being overweight. Causes such a bad trauma.

[@alphahalogaming3123]

@@Vanmam123 I know Some Fat people who think they are healthy some people will fix themselves only if they get criticised a lot otherwise if not criticised they might think they are Good

[@Vanmam123]

Explain to them and motivating them would be a better idea than shaming. Just a thought

[@poligapoliga3700]

Your voice not clear

[@gokulkannaperumal]

Both can speak in Tamil why English.......

[@UnknownUser-qq1od]

Body shaming jokes are fine unless someone pushes the jokes after realising they are sensitive. If it wasn’t for the body shaming, would you have joined fitness? If evil doesn’t exist, how will goodness exist? Body shaming should push people. If absolutely nobody was body shaming, If only doctor was body shaming, then the patient will not be as motivated. You can’t put too much restrictions on jokes. Edit: I’m talking about only for fitness and for those who doesn’t have illnesses that prevent them from being fit. Also should never do colour shaming that’s absolutely disgusting.

[@ganeshkaranjkar1]

DUB your videos in local Indian languages and HINDI. Please.

[@DrPal]

Please subscribe to my Hindi Channel: Gut Feeling with Dr Pal - Hindi

[@ganeshkaranjkar1]

@@DrPalMost of the people, like my Mom and Sisters don't understand English. There are very useful old videos of yours. Please dub them as well. Thank you.

[@KSMP442]

Dr Pal ஏதோ சரியில்லாத மாதிரி தெரியுது..!! My “gut” feeling. That’s all. அடிக்கடி ரம்யாவை நேர்காணல் எடுக்குறீங்க.. எதுக்கும் கொஞ்சம் நிதானமா செயல்படுவது நல்லது...!!!😂😂. Just teasing you. Don’t get worried…..

[@harshitsingh12977]

Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-rt2sg8yo7u]

It has a point though 😂😂

[@ashdixon945]

Dr Pal, we love you but can you stop doing the ummm hmmm fillers every 2 seconds???? Humble request

[@DrPal]

Will do

[@user-gx6le8yh1k]

They already lift and carry us for 9 months straight ! Why do they need to lift anything more😊

[@John-re9wz]

indirect discrimination 😊

[@L20241]

Because it helps with retaining muscle mass as woman age! Very important for aging women. Why do people like you still exist in India 😢

[@vanip5428]

To be able to lift themselves and move around!! 😉

[@SR-mv2mf]

What an idiotic comment

[@shriyashree361]

Boom boom boomer 😊