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Economic Times
19 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
No one had answers: So 25-year-old Aditya went from 189 kg to 103 kg by building his own diet; check his story
Aditya Subramanian once weighed 189.6 kg. He faced health issues and emotional struggles. He decided to change his life. Bariatric surgery became a tool for him. He customized his diet and exercise. He lost weight over three years. He went from 189 kg to 103 kg. Aditya shares his story to inspire others. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'Surgery was a tool, not a shortcut.' So he took charge of his healing 'I didn't punish my body, I partnered with it.' 'Progress didn't come fast, it came real.' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads At just 25, Aditya Subramanian's weight peaked at 189.6 kg. He faced serious health challenges, emotional isolation, and the lingering impact of the pandemic. But instead of giving in, he made a choice—not to shrink himself into a number, but to reclaim his future. 'I wasn't just heavy, I felt invisible, broken, and tired of pretending I was okay.'Life at 189.6 kilos was difficult beyond words. His bed collapsed twice. Machines helped him breathe. He was battling high blood pressure, fatty liver, and was on the verge of diabetes. His body was in distress, but his spirit was too drained to react. COVID didn't just disrupt the world—it disrupted his relationship with food, body, and found himself eating not from hunger, but from loneliness and anxiety. Even after trying Ozempic , the results didn't come—and neither did peace. Financial strain as a student abroad only added to the it was a silent moment that shifted everything.'What hurt the most? The silence in my parents' eyes when they saw me at graduation… That look stayed with me longer than any diet ever did.'It was in that silence that Aditya realised he needed change—not for anyone else, but for returning to India, Aditya chose to undergo bariatric surgery. It was a decision made not for instant transformation, but for survival and real journey began after the surgery. The standard post-op diet didn't fit his lifestyle, especially as he moved between India and Australia. Many prescribed foods weren't even accessible. The plan felt generic and disconnected from his real consulted doctors across countries, connected with people who had lived similar journeys, and started tailoring his diet based on what his body truly needed. Bit by bit, he created a sustainable rhythm that worked for the idea that weight loss must be punishing, Aditya focused on healing, not restriction. His approach centered around nourishment and gentle movement—like walks and stretches—that he could manage even on low-energy days.'And when I couldn't show up at 100%, I showed up at 20%. But I showed up.'The progress came steadily. His body began responding. Breathing machines were no longer needed, medications reduced, liver functions improved, and blood sugar levels wasn't an overnight transformation. Over three years, Aditya reduced his weight from 189 kg to 103 kg. But more than physical change, it was a mental and emotional rebuild. He learned to trust himself, to not fear food or failure. The journey had taught him patience, resilience, and self-compassion.'This isn't just my story, it's a mirror for many who feel unseen.'Today, Aditya is back in Australia. Life continues with its ups and downs—financial responsibilities, emotional maintenance, and plans for skin removal surgery. But he stands proud of the road he's walked—one that was honest, thoughtful, and rooted in message is especially powerful for people from India and the diaspora. He wants to break the silence around weight struggles, which are too often met with shame instead of support.'We don't talk about it enough. We shame people instead of supporting them.''So here I am. Sharing not to impress, but to connect.'If even one person feels less alone reading this, Aditya's story will have served its deepest purpose.[With TOI inputs]
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
From 189 to 103 kg: How a 25-year-old designed his own diet and lost 86 kilos
This is not just a story of weight loss, it's a story of survival, self-respect, and reclaiming life from the edge. At 25, Aditya Subramanian reached 189.6 kilos, battling health issues, emotional isolation, and the aftermath of a pandemic. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But instead of giving up, a decision was made, not to fit into a certain size, but to find a future again. What follows is an honest, deeply human story of a transformation that was much needed. 'I wasn't just heavy, I felt invisible, broken, and tired of pretending I was okay' At 189.6 kilos, everything felt like a struggle. My bed literally gave up on me. Twice. I needed machines to breathe at night. Blood pressure? Off the charts. Fatty liver? Check. Prediabetic? Almost there. At just 25, my body was screaming for help, but my mind was too exhausted to listen. COVID didn't just change the world, it changed my relationship with food, my body, my emotions. I ate because I was anxious. I ate because I was lonely. And no matter how much I ate, I never felt full. Hunger wasn't physical anymore, it had become emotional. I even tried Ozempic for a while. It didn't help, and honestly, as a student abroad, I couldn't afford it. What hurt the most? The silence in my parents' eyes when they saw me at graduation. They didn't say a word, but it broke me. That look stayed with me longer than any diet ever did. It was the moment I knew, I had to do something. Not for them. Not for the world. But for me. 'Surgery was a tool, not a shortcut' I came back to India and made a decision that many still hesitate to talk about openly, I went for bariatric surgery. It wasn't a magic fix. It wasn't about losing weight fast. It was about surviving. It was about wanting to live without machines, without pain, without shame. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But the surgery was just the beginning. The diet plan I was given post-op didn't work for me. It was too basic, too rigid, and didn't consider how I lived, especially as someone moving back and forth between India and Australia. Most of the products weren't available where I lived. It felt like a one-size-fits-all plan for a life that was anything but standard. So, I started building my own blueprint. I asked questions, lots of them. I spoke with doctors across countries, reached out to real people who had gone through this, and figured out what my body needed, not what the textbook said it did. I experimented with food, timing, and nutrients until I found balance. I built my own rhythm. 'I didn't punish my body, I partnered with it' There's this myth that weight loss has to be brutal. That it should be filled with shame, restriction, and endless hustle. I didn't want to lose weight out of hate. I wanted to heal out of care. I ditched the harsh rules. No starving. No extreme workouts. I focused on nourishment. I made movement gentle and joyful, walks, stretches, anything that felt doable on bad days. And when I couldn't show up at 100%, I showed up at 20%. But I showed up. (Representational image: iStock) And slowly, my body responded. No more CPAP. No more medications. My liver started healing. My blood sugar stabilised. It felt like I had been underwater for years, and suddenly, I could breathe again. 'Progress didn't come fast, it came real' People love dramatic before-and-after stories. But mine wasn't a three-month makeover. It was three years of showing up even when no one else was watching. From 189 to 103 kilos, 86 kilos gone. But what I gained was so much more. Yes, I look different. But more importantly, I feel different. I trust myself now. I'm not afraid of food. I'm not afraid of relapsing. Because I didn't sprint to this place. I walked here. One stubborn, hopeful, deliberate step at a time. 'This isn't just my story, it's a mirror for many who feel unseen' Back in Australia now, life isn't perfect. There are still bills to pay. Emotions to manage. Skin I'm planning to have removed. But there's one thing I hold close, I did this my way. With honesty. With heart. With no shortcuts. And I want to say this, especially for people from India or the diaspora: weight struggles are not just about food or fitness. They're about loneliness, about silence, about systems that don't always listen to our needs. We don't talk about it enough. We shame people instead of supporting them. So here I am. Sharing not to impress, but to connect. If this story makes even one person feel seen, feel less alone, feel like healing is possible, then every difficult day, every hard choice, every quiet win was worth it. If you have a weight loss story to share, send it to us at These views are not generic in nature. Weight loss results vary for individuals and the views shared in this article offer no guarantee of specific results. The content is not intended in any way as a substitute for professional advice. Boney Kapoor Drops 26 Kg Without Gym: Emotional Journey Behind the Transformation
