India, April 12 -- In an era of 'miracle' diets and rapid transformations, a doctor is urging a return to patience. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, issued a public warning against pursuing quick weight loss, arguing that the physiological cost often outweighs the aesthetic benefits. Also read | Boney Kapoor's '26 kg weight loss without gym': Doctor explains if 'skipping dinner, having fruits for breakfast' works

Dr Kumar took to X on April 10 to address the growing trend of high-speed weight-loss programs, framing the issue through a chronic care lens rather than a crisis-management lens. Dr Kumar's primary critique centred on the urgency often associated with weight loss marketing. He clarified that while ...