Ram Kapoor opens up on his weight loss journey in 18 months; says he lost 50 kg without any surgeries

Recently, Ram Kapoor has lost 50 kg. As per an interview with ETimes, the actor candidly shared about how he “lost weight the old-fashioned way” amid rumours that a number of famous people have had weight-loss procedures or used medications.

Ram quoted, “Believe it or not, I did it the old-fashioned way, by changing my mindset, lifestyle and habits, without any surgery or external aids. That said, there’s nothing wrong with medical options if they help someone.”

“For me, it was about a complete mental and physical reset… fitness isn’t about the number on the scale; it’s about feeling strong, energetic and healthy. Staying fit is a constant work in progress, and one’s life revolves around continuous improvement… today I feel like my 25-year-old self again, physically, mentally and emotionally. I can walk for 12 hours without stopping. It’s a complete turnaround from where I was,” he adds.

Ram further adds, “I’ve been incredibly fortunate that audiences loved me even when I was overweight and didn’t fit the industry’s typical mould. At my heaviest, I was 140 kgs while working on Neeyat and Jubilee. Those roles suited my size, but I was unhealthy.”

“I’d feel breathless after walking just 20 steps. I was diabetic, had a foot injury and struggled even with basic movement. It was then that I realised I couldn’t go on like this. I have two children, and I felt the need to set a positive example for them by prioritising my own health. Over the last six months, I pushed myself to shed 55 kgs, bringing me down to 85 kgs. The transformation is deeply personal,” he concludes.

It can be difficult to lose weight in your 50s because of a slower metabolism and less muscle mass. Ram discussed the difficulties he faced and stated that he wanted to make a “lifelong change, not a temporary fix” with his recent weight loss.

He claimed that we ended up gaining weight even after he had “lost 30 kilos twice in the past” and that this time he concentrated on fitness, his diet, his sleep patterns, his exercise regimen, his hydration, and his fasting intervals.

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