Woman lost 14 kg using ChatGPT, shares the exact prompts that helped her lose weight: 'I wasn't ready to hit the gym'

Woman credits ChatGPT for her 14 kg weight loss, revealing how she used prompts to log meals, calculate calories, and follow a structured routine for weeks.
Losing weight is a goal that many people struggle with, often bouncing between fad diets, workout challenges, and endless advice online. The process can feel overwhelming and inconsistent, making it hard to stay motivated. But for one woman named Shilpa Sunil, the key to shedding 14 kg didn't come from a trainer or a strict plan, it came from ChatGPT. (Also read: Woman who went from 78 kg to 65 kg in 6 months shares her weight loss secrets: ‘Low-intensity walking burns calories’ )
How woman lost weight with ChatGPT
In her July 12 Instagram post, she shared the exact prompts she relied on to make her transformation possible.
She explains in her video, “I wasn't ready to hit the gym, so the only way forward for me was to control my food habits and lifestyle. What I did was turn to ChatGPT. I gave it a prompt with my current weight, the desired weight, the timeline in months, and what I usually eat in a day. On the very first day, I started by calculating the amount of food on my plate, for example, how many spoons of rice or vegetables I was eating and then asked how many calories I should consume daily to achieve my goal.”
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What's the exact prompt she used
Prompt:
Hi ChatGPT, my current weight is [your current weight] kg and my desired weight is [your desired weight] kg. I want to reduce this within [number of months]. My age is [your age]. Please tell me how many calories I should have daily to reach this goal. Also, from today onwards, I will be sharing my daily meal details with approximate quantities like 6 spoons of rice, 6 spoons of vegetables, or 6 spoons of salad. Calculate and tell me the total calorie intake for each day and guide me accordingly to achieve my goal effectively.
Shilpa's note on the process:
"I used ChatGPT to plan my weight loss. First, I entered my current weight, desired weight, timeline, and age to know my daily calorie intake. Then for the next 3–4 weeks, I logged my meals, like 6 spoons of rice, vegetables, or salad and tracked everything here. This helped me stay within my calorie goal, understand my meals better, and reach my target in a structured way," she says.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORAkanksha AgnihotriAkanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More
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