Post by : Saif
Al-Najjar
Many people assume weight loss boils down to eating fewer calories than you burn. Celebrity fitness coach Shivohaam Bhatt — who trains stars including Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan — argues that this view is incomplete. He stresses that the origin of calories influences how the body responds.
Bhatt notes that while calories measure energy, the body handles sugars, proteins and fats in distinct ways. Thus, 100 calories from a sugary snack will not have the same effects as 100 calories from eggs or paneer.
Protein demands more energy to digest and assimilate, a process known as the thermic effect of food. That extra energy use helps protect muscle mass and raises the calories burned at rest, which supports healthier weight loss.
By contrast, refined carbohydrates and added sugars trigger sharper insulin responses. Prolonged high insulin levels encourage the body to store excess energy as fat, often around the abdomen, even when overall calorie intake doesn’t appear excessive.
Bhatt compares metabolism to a vehicle engine: when it’s healthy it burns fuel efficiently; when it’s impaired it runs poorly and stores more fuel. Factors like stress, inadequate sleep, low fluid intake and inactivity slow metabolic rate and promote fat accumulation.
He highlights several contributors that influence weight outcomes:
The kinds of foods consumed
Hormonal balance
The quality and quantity of sleep
Hydration levels
Lean muscle mass
Stress and its management
Because these elements vary between individuals, two people eating the same calories can have different results: one may lose weight while the other does not, depending on how their bodies process fuel.
Bhatt advises shifting focus from sheer calorie reduction to food choices. Prioritising whole foods — vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, paneer, eggs, nuts and whole grains — supports steadier metabolism, while sugary drinks, packaged snacks and fast foods should be minimised.
He also stresses the role of muscle: greater muscle mass raises resting calorie expenditure. Incorporating resistance training helps build muscle and boost daily energy burn.
In short, Bhatt’s guidance is practical: weight loss depends on calorie quality, balanced meals, adequate sleep, regular hydration, stress control and muscle strength — not calorie counting alone.
He encourages thinking of food as fuel rather than just numbers on a label; how the body processes what you eat matters for long-term health.
This balanced approach aims to create sustainable habits rather than quick fixes. Instead of extreme diets or skipping meals, consistent nutrition and lifestyle improvements lead to steadier, healthier results.
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