Shehnaaz Gill opens up about weight loss, suffering from thyroid: ‘Right now, I am 55’ | Food-wine News
3 min readNew DelhiNov 7, 2025 01:32 PM IST
Actor Shehnaaz Gill recently opened up about her weight-loss journey, further admitting that she had no idea what Ozempic was and only found out much later that it’s an injection used to control diabetes. “I don’t diet. Mujhe pata bhi nahi tha Ozempic kya hai. I was 67. Right now, I am 55. I sometimes weigh 52. It depends. I have eaten sattvik food for one whole year, even without garlic and onion. So, I controlled myself so much that it led to weight loss,” the Ikk Kudi actor told Mashable India.
Gill, 31, added that she also suffered from thyroid issues. “I had thyroid too. Now, it is controlled. But it also led to weight gain. Should exercise, control diet. We used to eat pizza, burgers…Now I eat bajra, ragi roti. But I don’t diet. If I eat something like a vada pao, which was offered to me, I will eat…But I will skip dinner at night. So, I know how to control,” said Gill, who admitted being “body shamed a lot”.
Is following a sattvik diet a sure-shot way to lose weight?
Consultant dietitian and diabetes educator Kanikka Malhotra said periods of sattvik eating, swapping processed foods for bajra and ragi roti, and compensating for indulgences by skipping meals—demonstrate the effectiveness of discipline in achieving short-term weight loss and metabolic improvement, especially given her thyroid history.
“Psychologically, food control offers a sense of accomplishment and empowerment,” said Malhotra.
What to note?
Malhotra said that contemporary nutrition science and psychology caution against rigid control and meal skipping, particularly in the Indian context, where cultural foods and flexible eating patterns are central to emotional satisfaction and sustainability. “Frequent meal omission can disrupt metabolism, trigger nutrient shortfalls, and create cycles of deprivation and overeating, undermining long-term health and well-being.”
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Consistent reliance on control rather than internal cues may erode enjoyment and autonomy, increasing stress around food choices.
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“In contrast, mindful and intuitive eating—rooted in self-awareness and intrinsic cues- helps nurture a positive relationship with food, supporting stable weight and psychological wellness. Rather than seeing food as something to conquer, this approach emphasises nourishment, cultural relevance, and pleasure, fostering habits that outlast temporary discipline,” said Malhotra.
Sustainable health is best served by blending traditional wisdom with attuned self-care, allowing for both structure and spontaneity in eating.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
