India, March 27 -- In a post on March 27, Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, asked his Instagram followers, "Do you walk often?" He then went on to highlight how both running and walking can be effective for weight loss, but the best choice for you depends on your individual circumstances, goals, and preferences. Also read | Walking alone won't help! Food Pharmer shares '6 weight loss mistakes' most Indians make and how to fix them

He reacted to a video on weight loss by Mandy Ansari, a New York-based content creator, who gave birth in January 2025. In the video, she said, "People always ask me what is the easiest way to slim down fast for an event that you have in a week; and I have a very simpl...