Ram Kapoor recently shared his personal struggles with weight loss, detailing how he lost 30 kgs twice, only to regain it each time.
Kapoor, who lost 55 kgs recently, shared pictures of his impressive transformation. Appearing on Lets Talk With DevnaG podcast, he detailed the challenges he faced during his weight loss journey and what he learnt. He said, “For 5 years, not once but twice, I went on a massive weight loss journey. I lost 30 kgs twice and I put it back on again. For five years I learnt what one should not do. Then I started a lot of research, a lot of reading, and I educated myself… I used to stay up at night and read books by all the experts, I used to watch podcasts.”
Addressing that he is not an expert, but his personal opinion, the Bade Ache Lagte Hain actor said, “This is what I have figured out, there are two kinds of people in this world: people who really care about their fitness and health and people who don’t. Trust me there are only two kinds of people… like a sportsperson or an athlete… even after they retire, they will always be fit. Why? Because these two people are completely different in every way. Their thinking, priorities, lifestyle, happiness, every single thing about them is different from people like me.”
He continues, “If you want to transform yourself, you have to become like that.” He criticised the diet industry, saying that it is designed for failure. “The entire dieting industry, which is more than a 20 billion dollar industry, is designed to make you fail. Because how will they exist if you don’t keep going back to them. Do they tell you that after that (losing weight through dieting) you have to change as a person otherwise you will put it back on? No they don’t.”
He emphasised the need for a personal transformation, suggesting that achieving lasting results requires a complete mindset shift. “If you want to stay fit for the rest of your life, how can you expect to do that when you can’t change as a person?”
With the rise of the diet industry, many people find themselves caught in a never-ending loop of temporary results and disappointment. But does Ram Kapoor’s approach to achieving lasting wellness work?
Repeated failures erode self-confidence, causing individuals to blame themselves rather than the flawed methods sold to them. (Source: Freepik)
Psychological and behavioural changes need to take place for someone to sustain weight loss long-term
Dr Jagadish Hiremath, public health intellectual, tells indianexpress.com, “Sustained weight loss extends beyond diet plans and exercise routines, requiring psychological and behavioural transformations. This includes shifting one’s mindset to view fitness as a lifestyle rather than a short-term goal, with intrinsic motivation focused on health rather than aesthetics. Building consistency through daily routines around healthy eating, exercise, and sleep fosters lasting habits, as supported by behavioral studies. Managing emotional eating by identifying triggers like stress and adopting healthier coping mechanisms, such as mindfulness or exercise, is also essential. Lastly, developing resilience by accepting setbacks and focusing on gradual progress helps prevent frustration and burnout.”
Diet industry and a cycle of failure
“The diet industry thrives on repeat customers by promoting unrealistic expectations and unsustainable practices that often lead to failure,” says Dr Hiremath. “Crash diets and extreme calorie restrictions promise rapid results but frequently cause metabolic slowdown, muscle loss, and weight regain, with studies showing 80% of dieters regain lost weight within two years.”
Misleading marketing uses buzzwords like ‘detox’ or ‘fat-burning’ without scientific backing, he says, while a lack of education on sustainable weight loss leaves consumers unaware of key factors like macronutrient balance and metabolic adaptation. “Repeated failures erode self-confidence, causing individuals to blame themselves rather than the flawed methods sold to them.”
Role of education and self-awareness play in making long-term lifestyle changes for weight loss
Dr Hiremath notes that education and self-awareness empower individuals to take charge of their health by understanding their unique needs and the science behind weight loss. “Evidence-based resources enable discernment between genuine advice and industry gimmicks, while knowledge of metabolic adaptation helps avoid mistakes like excessive calorie restriction. Self-awareness of personal triggers and habits allows for tailored strategies that align with one’s lifestyle. Additionally, tools like food logs and fitness trackers provide objective feedback, promoting accountability and facilitating informed adjustments,” he states.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
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