Stop spending Rs 1 lakh on gym, smartwatch, supplements, says heart doctor. Instead, he recommends Rs 0 solution

We all want to feel fit, but somehow end up spending lakhs on gym memberships, fancy smartwatches, and exotic supplements, only to binge-watch Netflix instead of breaking a sweat. Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Shailesh Singh isn’t impressed. His advice? Health doesn’t need a price tag. The real “vitamin” we’re missing isn’t in a bottle—it’s a wake-up call to move, eat smart, and actually take care of our bodies.

Dr Singh doesn’t sugarcoat it. High triglycerides aren’t usually a matter of genetics—they mostly come from drinking your calories. Juices, sodas, sports drinks, and “vitamin water” all hit the body the same way as a Coke. The simple fix: eat your fruit and stick to water.

He’s brutal but honest about our health habits. Rs 50,000 on a gym membership you don’t use, Rs 40,000 smartwatch that just tells time, Rs 20,000 supplements that mostly become expensive pee… and yet, zero rupees spent on a morning walk. “You’re not buying health. You’re buying guilt relief,” he tweets.


Even the young and ambitious aren’t immune. CAs and students may spend 18 hours a day buried in books, yet give zero time to the body carrying the brain. While they audit balance sheets, nobody is keeping track of their sleep debt—and the toll of exhaustion often catches up by the time they hit 35.

Cardiologist's warning

Simple rules can make a big difference. Dr Singh recommends avoiding eating straight from packages. Anything that comes in a bag, box, or wrapper should be placed on a plate first. This small habit can cut mindless eating by half, since it’s much harder to finish an entire bag when it’s on a small plate.

Forget fancy fitness gear. Forget expensive powders. Sometimes, the only prescription your body really needs is a little sunshine, a few steps, and a reality check.