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Kusha Kapila Details Drastic Weight Loss Journey and Abdominal TB Diagnosis

She reveals how childhood body image pressures triggered extreme dieting of fewer than 900 calories a day, which weakened her immunity enough to allow abdominal tuberculosis to take hold.

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Overview

  • Kapila published a candid YouTube video outlining the emotional and physical toll of her recent transformation.
  • She traced her body image struggles back to age ten, when harsh comments and public scrutiny first drove her weight concerns.
  • During her latest diet, she consumed just 800–900 calories daily, subsisting on repetitive meals like roti with tomato curry.
  • A mysterious 12-day evening fever led doctors to diagnose abdominal tuberculosis, which she attributes to her compromised immunity.
  • Now 33, she says she will focus on healthy choices and lose weight for herself, taking full responsibility for her well-being.