Weight loss is always a topic that attracts the attention of many people, but many methods are spread without scientific basis. The story of Dr. Arjun Sabharwal, who was once obese and successfully lost 40 kg on his own, is receiving attention for its simple, logical and sustainable approach.
Arjun Sabharwal is a kidney specialist, trained at DY Patil Medical School (Mumbai, India) and the Royal College of Physicians of England. In a social media post, he affirmed: The only way to lose weight is a calorie deficit. According to him, many people pay too much attention to a high-protein diet, heavy exercise or complex weight loss trends, while the decisive factor lies in the total amount of energy consumed each day.
Weight loss is an energy problem, not hunger
According to Dr. Sabharwal, weight loss is actually a Mathematical problem. 1 kg of body fat is equivalent to about 7,700 calories. If you create a deficit of about 1,200 calories per day, you can lose approximately 1 kg of fat per week, he analyzed. This deficit can be achieved by adjusting portion sizes, increasing exercise and changing lifestyle habits, not starving the body.
The doctor emphasized that prolonged fasting or cutting out too many food groups is not a long-term solution. This is not an express diet. This is science, he said.
This view is also in line with the recommendations of many international experts. Weight loss occurs when the amount of calories consumed is greater than the amount of calories consumed, says Dr. Kevin Hall, a metabolic researcher at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). There is no biological mechanism to help reduce fat if this principle is not met.
Persistence and discipline determine long-term success
Dr. Sabharwal said that the initial stage of weight loss is always a big challenge. The first week is very difficult, the second week is easier, and by the third week, eating control is starting to become a habit, he shared. According to him, will and discipline are the two most important factors to maintain a calorie deficit in the long term.
After a successful weight loss, Dr. Sabharwal used his personal experience to encourage people to give up "fast" weight loss methods. He believes that sustainable weight loss does not require a complicated formula, but starts with understanding the body, grasping calorie intake and persistently implementing it every day.
Health experts also warn that losing weight too quickly through fasting or extreme regimens can cause metabolic disorders, muscle loss, weakness and long-term maintenance difficulty. On the contrary, a reasonable calorie deficit method helps reduce fat, maintain health and maintain stable results.
The story of Dr. Arjun Sabharwal shows that weight loss is not a short-term race, but a process that requires scientific understanding and long-term perseverance.
