Industrialist Harsh Goenka, known for his witty remarks on social media, recently shared a humorous take on weight loss remedies. Posting on X, he wrote, “I was told that if you drink lemon juice with honey every morning for two months, you will lose 2 kg of weight. After two months, I had lost 2 kg of lemons and 3 kg of honey.”
I was told that if you drink lemon juice with honey every morning for two months you will lose 2 kg weight.
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) February 9, 2025
After two months I had lost 2 kg lemons and 3 kg honey. 🙈
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) His lighthearted post quickly went viral, striking a chord with many who have tried and failed to see results from popular diet trends. While some users laughed at the relatable struggle, others took the opportunity to highlight common weight loss myths.
Goenka’s joke sparked a wave of reactions, with social media users poking fun at the unrealistic expectations set by such home remedies. Many shared their own experiences with ineffective weight loss fads, while some emphasized the importance of science-backed methods for achieving sustainable fitness goals.
Social media reactions
A user by the name Rakesh Parmar humorously reacted, ‘’Mr Goenka, it seems the lemons and honey have managed to perform a disappearing act whereas weight continue to be loyal companions. Such are the ironies of life and diet craze!’’
Another user Dr. Tanmoy Das, MD commented in a serious note, highlighting the drawback of such beliefs, stating, ‘’Most importantly, you lost 2 months. Honey and lemon have no relation with weight loss-in fact, just the opposite! Unless we understand why we put on weight, we can never shed it.’’
Others joined the debate with sarcastic comments like, ‘’At least the grocery store has gained some profits! ’and ‘’The only thing I lost was money on the organic honey and the imported lemons.’’
Weight loss myth
The viral exchange has ignited discussions on the effectiveness of home remedies in reducing weight. Lemon and honey drinks are always considered as a metabolism boosters, nutritionists believe that they alone cannot result in weight loss. Health experts believe that real results come from adopting a balanced diet and by doing regular exercise instead of relying on so-called miracle drinks which can shed weight in a short time.