NObesity Showcases Holistic Approach to Weight Loss at ISLMCON 2025

Across India’s cities and towns, the signs of a lifestyle-driven health crisis are hard to ignore. Long work hours, poor sleep, and convenience-led diets have made obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders a daily reality for millions. These aren’t failures of willpower — they’re symptoms of a system that rewards speed over self-care and temporary fixes over lasting change.

As lifestyle diseases rise, the conversation is finally shifting from quick results to sustainable health. This year, the 6th International Conference of the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ISLM) became a crucial platform shaping that dialogue. Among the leading voices was the NObesity Bariatric Surgery Centre, represented by Dr. Manish Khaitan, a pioneer known for combining medical precision with human empathy.

For Dr. Khaitan, being part of ISLMCON 2025 was more than professional participation — it was a reaffirmation of purpose. His presence reflected NObesity’s belief that true transformation begins where lifestyle medicine meets surgical science — a balance that defines the future of sustainable weight loss in India.

Why Sustainable Weight Loss Is Still a Struggle for Many

Despite the growing awareness around health and fitness, achieving lasting weight loss remains a challenge for many. At the 6th International Conference of the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ISLM) held in Ahmedabad, experts from across disciplines — physicians, dieticians, psychologists, and researchers — came together to address this very struggle. The discussions highlighted that while medical interventions like GLP-1 agonists deliver rapid results, lifestyle medicine emphasizes nutrition, exercise, emotional wellness, and sleep as the foundation for long-term success. 

Representing this balanced approach, NObesity Bariatric Surgery Centre, led by Dr. Manish Khaitan and Dr. Mahima Gulati, shared insights on integrating surgical expertise with lifestyle transformation. Their session underscored that sustainable weight management is not about choosing between lifestyle or medical care, but finding harmony between the two — a belief that continues to define NObesity’s patient-centric philosophy.

The Rise of Lifestyle Medicine in India’s Healthcare Landscape

Across the healthcare community, a quiet transformation is underway — one that shifts focus from treating illness to nurturing wellness. Lifestyle medicine has become the cornerstone of this change, offering an evidence-based path to prevent and reverse chronic diseases through mindful nutrition, regular movement, quality sleep, and emotional balance.

This growing movement found its voice at the 6th International Conference of the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ISLM) in Ahmedabad — a convergence of physicians, psychologists, dieticians, and researchers committed to rethinking how modern medicine approaches health. Among the leading contributors, the NObesity Bariatric Surgery Centre, represented by Dr. Manish Khaitan and Dr. Mahima Gulati, brought a distinctive perspective to the table: sustainable weight management demands harmony between lifestyle transformation and surgical science.

Their participation reflected a shared belief that long-term wellness cannot be achieved through isolated solutions. ISLMCON 2025 became a space where that vision resonated — where science, compassion, and collaboration united to shape a healthier, more sustainable future, values deeply embedded in NObesity’s philosophy.

ISLMCON 2025: Redefining the Future of Preventive Health

One of the most thought-provoking sessions at ISLMCON 2025 centered on a critical question — can rapid, medically induced weight loss ever match the sustainability of lifestyle transformation? The session brought together leading voices in lifestyle medicine and specialists in GLP-1 agonist therapies, each offering valuable insights into how modern healthcare can balance speed with sustainability.

Key reflections from the discussion included:

• GLP-1 agonists play a valuable role in controlling appetite and metabolism, often helping patients kickstart their journey.
  
• Lifestyle medicine, rooted in nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional balance, remains essential for maintaining those results over time.
  
• NObesity’s perspective, represented by Dr. Manish Khaitan and Dr. Mahima Gulati, emphasized that true success lies not in choosing between the two approaches, but in harmonizing them.
  
• Long-term transformation requires addressing both biological and behavioral factors — combining surgical expertise, medical guidance, and lifestyle change.

The session moved beyond comparison to collaboration, underscoring a message NObesity continues to champion — that lasting weight loss is achieved when science, discipline, and compassion work together.

Lifestyle Medicine vs GLP-1 Agonists: The Debate on Lasting Weight Loss

One of the most thought-provoking sessions at ISLMCON 2025 centered on a critical question: Can rapid, medically induced weight loss ever match the sustainability of lifestyle transformation? The session brought together leading voices in lifestyle medicine and specialists in GLP-1 agonist therapies, each offering valuable insights into how modern healthcare can balance speed with sustainability.

Key reflections from the discussion included:

• GLP-1 agonists play a valuable role in controlling appetite and metabolism, often helping patients kickstart their journey.
  
• Lifestyle medicine, rooted in nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional balance, remains essential for maintaining those results over time.
  
• NObesity’s perspective, represented by Dr. Manish Khaitan and Dr. Mahima Gulati, emphasized that true success lies not in choosing between the two approaches, but in harmonizing them.
  
• Long-term transformation requires addressing both biological and behavioral factors — combining surgical expertise, medical guidance, and lifestyle change.

The session moved beyond comparison to collaboration, underscoring a message NObesity continues to champion — that lasting weight loss is achieved when science, discipline, and compassion work together.

NObesity at the Forefront of Change: Building Health That Lasts

At a conference driven by innovation and collaboration, NObesity Bariatric Surgery Centre stood out as a symbol of how surgical precision and lifestyle transformation can coexist. Represented by Dr. Manish Khaitan and Dr. Mahima Gulati, NObesity’s presence at ISLMCON 2025 reflected more than participation — it represented leadership in redefining how India approaches obesity and metabolic health.

Their session focused on practical, patient-first insights, including:

• The need to balance quick results with long-term maintenance, ensuring patients stay healthy well beyond surgery or medication.
  
• The importance of addressing root causes of obesity — emotional stress, nutrition imbalance, and sedentary routines — rather than treating only visible symptoms.
  
• How personalized bariatric care, combined with consistent lifestyle changes, can deliver results that last.
  
• The value of integrating medical innovation with education and counseling to support sustained weight management.

Through these conversations, NObesity reinforced its core belief — that weight loss is not a race to be won but a life to be reclaimed. Every patient’s journey deserves a plan that is personalized, scientific, and sustainable — and that philosophy continues to shape NObesity’s work across India.

Expert Voices: Insights from Dr. Manish Khaitan and Dr. Mahima Gulati

Reflecting on the sessions at ISLMCON 2025, Dr. Manish Khaitan conveyed that sustainable weight loss is not about extremes but about finding balance. He shared that while surgical precision and medical interventions are valuable, they achieve their full potential only when aligned with consistent lifestyle change. For him, transformation is never just physical — it is emotional, behavioral, and deeply personal.

Dr. Khaitan emphasized that bariatric surgery marks the beginning of a journey, not the end of one. It opens the door to better health, but long-term success depends on how patients reshape their daily habits, mindset, and relationship with food and movement. When lifestyle medicine and surgical care come together, the outcome is not just weight loss — it’s freedom from the cycle of relapse and self-doubt.

Adding to his perspective, Dr. Mahima Gulati highlighted the importance of patient education and follow-up care. She noted that every individual’s journey requires personalization — a plan that combines medical expertise with realistic, sustainable changes suited to their environment and emotional well-being.

Together, their insights captured the essence of NObesity’s philosophy — that true healing begins when science and compassion work hand in hand, empowering every patient to rebuild health that truly lasts.

Healing People, Healing the Planet: The Bigger Vision Ahead

The theme of “Healing People, Healing the Planet” echoed deeply with NObesity’s belief that personal health and planetary well-being are interconnected. Every step toward sustainable weight management — mindful nutrition, active living, and emotional balance — contributes not just to individual transformation but to a healthier world. Through its participation at ISLMCON 2025, NObesity reaffirmed its vision of promoting wellness that heals lives, communities, and the environment we all share.

Conclusion: 

As conversations around obesity and lifestyle health continue to evolve, NObesity remains committed to guiding individuals toward safe, lasting, and medically supervised transformation. Under the leadership of Dr. Manish Khaitan, the centre integrates advanced bariatric care with lifestyle medicine, helping patients achieve genuine, long-term wellness — not just weight loss.

If you’re exploring safe bariatric surgery options or seeking expert guidance for sustainable weight management, we invite you to connect with the NObesity team. Our specialists are here to help you understand your options, choose the right path, and begin a journey that restores health, confidence, and quality of life.

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NObesity

NObesity is one of India's critically acclaimed Bariatric Surgery Center. We have performed 9000+ successful Bariatric Surgeries and have 40 National and International Awards to our credit. Nearly 650 obese patients choose us to undergo obesity treatment and overcome related health concerns and metabolic disorders every year. We have a state-of-the-art operation theater with advanced equipment to ensure highly effective treatment. Our team includes a bariatric surgeon, counselors, psychologists, dietitians, and endocrinologists.