Stop blaming laziness for weight gain: Apollo doctor explains the real culprit behind obesity; says, 'Science does not shame people'

Delhi-based Apollo Hospital surgeon Dr Anshuman Kaushal is reframing how society views obesity, arguing in a detailed Instagram explainer that weight gain is a complex hormonal and neuro-metabolic disorder, not a lack of discipline. He highlights factors like leptin and insulin resistance, stress hormones and disrupted hunger signals, noting why eat less, move more often fails. Kaushal calls for compassionate, science-based treatment that focuses on sleep, protein intake, muscle strength and hormonal balance rather than blame.