Walkathon 2025: Mumbaikars Walk Along The Juhu Beach To Commemorate National Dietetics Day |
Walkathon 2025 was organised at Mumbai’s Juhu Beach to commemorate National Dietetics Day. The initiative aimed to highlight the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle changes to prevent obesity, diabetes, and other associated health conditions.
Lapro-Obeso Centre (LOC), Reework, and Nutribolism joined hands to host the Walkathon 2025, where participants walked 5 kilometers along the scenic Juhu Beach, creating awareness about how consistent changes like walking and better nutrition can lead to significant improvements in health and well-being.
The Walkathon brought together healthcare professionals, nutritionists, fitness experts, and nearly 100 participants, to spread the message that prevention is always better than cure.
Walkathon 2025: Mumbaikars Walk Along The Juhu Beach To Commemorate National Dietetics Day |
Walkathon 2025: Mumbaikars Walk Along The Juhu Beach To Commemorate National Dietetics Day |
Walkathon 2025: Mumbaikars Walk Along The Juhu Beach To Commemorate National Dietetics Day |
Walkathon 2025: Mumbaikars Walk Along The Juhu Beach To Commemorate National Dietetics Day |
Dr. Shashank Shah obesity surgeon and past president of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI), said, “It’s important to remember that prevention and lifestyle changes are equally vital to surgical interventions. While not everyone can access a gym, walking remains a simple yet powerful way to enhance well-being. Just 45 minutes of walking three times a week can improve joint function, heart health, and blood sugar regulation, burn calories, strengthen the immune system, enhance sleep and cognitive function, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.“
Dr Shah added that each year, approximately 4,000 to 5,000 patients seek assistance with weight management. Among them, around 100 individuals have a BMI exceeding 40 or even 50 and have often abandoned dietary efforts. He said that about 20% of these patients, that is around 900 individuals, can successfully achieve their weight management goals through a combination of dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and prescribed medications.
“Giving up on a proper diet is highly discouraged, as it can lead to a worsening of comorbid conditions and significantly impact overall health. The intention is these patients should not progress to the stage where they need operation. Many are not willing for surgery but diet and medication can improve their comorbidities to a large extent and they can live a better life,” he added.
Radhika Shah, chief bariatric nutritionist and founder president of Nutribolism, said, “I firmly believe that small, consistent changes in diet and lifestyle can make a monumental difference in the fight against obesity and related diseases. By combining physical activity with the right nutrition, we can prevent and manage obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle diseases. Together, we can create healthier communities and pave the way for a brighter, more active future, said.
Naaznin Husein, past convenor of Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) Mumbai, said, “Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to guide people to make healthier choices. Together, we are showing that better health is within one’s reach if we start with simple, achievable actions through exercise and diet. Together, we are redefining health and advocating lifestyle changes for staying healthy by taking one small step at a time. This collective effort can inspire a shift towards healthier, happier communities.”
