Losing weight isn’t easy. For many people, it’s a constant struggle—juggling workouts, trying new diets, counting calories, and still feeling stuck. We’ve all tried experimenting with diets—from keto to gluten-free, raw to intermittent fasting, hoping to find that “perfect” plan. But according to celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, wellness doesn’t come from trendy restrictions or chasing calories. Instead, it’s about understanding what your body truly needs and feeling good in your skin.
Taking to Instagram this week, Diwekar shared a powerful throwback video with a message that’s still relevant in 2025: “There’s so much more to life than weight loss. Your diet should help you live a full life,” she wrote.
The renowned nutritionist, who guided Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor through her fitness journey, says the only diet that actually works is one that helps you function better in daily life, not one that leaves you drained, stressed, or hungry. “It’s the one that helps you sleep better, improves your mood, and makes you feel genuinely good about yourself,” she says in the Instagram reel.
In an age where we relate weight loss to a shrinking waistline or a number on the scale, Diwekar urges people to look inward. A key sign your diet is doing more harm than good? You can’t even accept a compliment without deflecting it. “If someone compliments you and you instantly say it’s because of the outfit or lighting, it’s probably not the right diet for you,” she points out.
Her advice: drop the food guilt, stop punishing your body, and tune into how food actually makes you feel.
She also reminds us that different bodies have different nutritional needs. What works for one person may not work for another. “We keep experimenting with diets, thinking there’s a perfect one, but every body type needs a different approach,” she has said in past interviews. Factors such as metabolism, hormones, activity levels, and even mental health play a significant role.
Diwekar shares a simple, traditional, and joyful approach: eat local, respect your hunger cues, and build habits you can stick to for life. If a diet feels joyless or too rigid, it’s probably not for you.
And maybe that’s what we all really need to do, as health isn’t about control, it’s about balance.
