New Delhi, May 8 -- For Gurugram-based marketing professional SP, 34, eating out was once a way to unwind after long workdays with sushi dinners and Sunday brunches that often doubled as preparation for the week ahead. Over time, the routine led to weight gain and lifestyle concerns, though she wasn't ready to give up on it. Today, her table looks different: smaller plates, shared mains and desserts declined with an easy "I am full."

For the past two months, SP has been on a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medication, which has gradually curbed her appetite. "You hit a point where you're done," she says. "And pushing past that just feels uncomfortable." She hasn't told even her closest friends, describing it simply as "trying to eat ligh...