Walk While You Work: Dr. Manan Vora’s Hack to Enjoy 2 Gulab Jamuns Guilt-Free

If you love sweets but hate the guilt, there’s hope. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Manan Vora says you can enjoy two gulab jamuns a day without hitting the gym—thanks to one simple lifestyle tweak.

According to an Dr. Vora, there may actually be a way to do it — and it doesn’t involve obsessive calorie counting or spending hours at the gym. The approach is much more practical and easy to follow

“I can eat two Gulab jamuns a day without guilt and without going to the gym,” he says in his viral Instagram post, before adding with a smile, “I don’t do it, but I can.”

Dr. Vora’s routine is refreshingly practical: “The hack is taking calls while being on a treadmill. I spend about two hours a day on calls, whether it is video consults with patients or meetings, so I get on this treadmill and take those calls while walking.”

This approach turns otherwise sedentary time into steady, low-intensity movement, no special training or equipment required beyond a treadmill or walking pad.

“Sitting is the new smoking,” Dr. Vora warns in the video. Prolonged sitting can slow metabolism, lead to weight gain, cause aches and pains, and increase risks for diabetes and heart disease.

By walking during calls, you reduce sedentary time, burn calories, and keep your body in motion.

He also points out that walking while working helps mental performance: “Walking while you actually work will not only keep you active, it will even make you think faster and allow you to eat those extra calories without any guilt.”

• Focus on ergonomics: Walking while typing or joining video calls can strain your neck, shoulders, and back if your workstation isn’t set up correctly. Adjust your desk height and posture before starting.

• Not a free pass to overeat: This habit is a healthy addition to your routine, but it doesn’t replace balanced nutrition or mindful eating.

• Calories still count: Two gulab jamuns pack a lot of calories. Keep the rest of your diet in check so the walking actually makes a difference.

• Listen to your body: If you have joint pain, mobility issues, or a heart condition, check with a doctor before making this a daily practice.

You don’t have to match Dr. Vora’s two-hour routine right away. Start small:

• Try 20–30 minutes daily during phone calls or online meetings.

• Break up sitting time with short walking intervals.

• If you work from home, consider a walking pad to make it easier.

As he sums up: “Just get up and move. If you work from home, try out this hack.”

Alternative Movement Options

For readers who can’t walk while working:

• Chair yoga stretches between calls.

• Short standing breaks every hour.

• “Walking meetings” outdoors if possible.

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