'The simplistic view that eating more and exercising less are the primary causes of weight gain, and that weight loss requires you to be hungry and lethargic for life is a lie. Vijay's book provides all of us with a fact-based, clear perspective, vision and interpretation of the true role of calories in losing weight and maintaining health.' – Ranbir Kapoor

'Fitness and health have been one of the cornerstones of my personal and professional lives, and if there's someone who understands and masters this space, it's Vijay. His approach is holistic, authentic and sustainable, and the results speak for themselves. If you're looking to better your life by cultivating a healthier lifestyle, this book will be your friend and guide.' – Anil Kapoor

'Be ready to be surprised, fascinated and lose weight with Vijay while eating good food.' – Tiger Shroff

'Vijay has hit the nail on the head! In my 30 years of being in the fitness industry, never has anyone simplified the relationship between food and body like this. The days of starving are passé; welcome to the millennium, there's no better way to start than to eat, and not just that, eat right with Vijay Thakkar. I know it's hard for most people to believe that we need to eat to lose weight – read this book and learn the secret of HOW to eat and shed those kilos.' – Yasmin Karachiwala, Celebrity Fitness Instructor & CEO of Yasmin Body Image

'Eating Less is Making You Fat is well-written, honest and provides good depth to support the thesis. Overall, Vijay has done a great job in providing a straightforward approach to losing weight.' – Dr Nene, Surgeon

'Only a person of Vijay's calibre, background and education could have written this book. This book is rich with research data and would be a godsend to anyone who wants to stay healthy, not just in a physical way but a holistic way. Vijay is a celebrity in his field and this book shows us why.' – Shiv Shivakumar, Group Executive President – Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Aditya Birla Group

'A contrarian, fitness expert Vijay Thakkar turns common fads about weight loss like eat less, burn more do shirshasan. He also deals with heart disease and diabetes in his book which is literally a compendium of information for a healthy life.' – Olga Tellis, Veteran Journalist and Former Editor Asian Age

Vijay Thakkar is a functional medicine expert and a dynamic, young entrepreneur passionate about fitness. He launched 48 Fitness in 2013 with a vision to redefine and address issues prevailing in the fitness industry. His brand has steadily become one of India's most awarded celebrity fitness clubs, offering personalized services and wellness standards to fitness enthusiasts in the heart of Mumbai. Vijay has written about health, wellness, lifestyle, functional medicine, fitness and nutrition in India for prestigious publications like Forbes, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Femina and many more.

Find Vijay online:

Instagram & FB - @vijaythakkarofficial
Twitter - @T8Vijay
LinkedIn - @in/vijaythakkarfunctionalmedicinecoach
YouTube – Vijay Thakkar Fitness