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

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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’ )

Woman uses ChatGPT to successfully shed 14 kg by tracking daily calorie intake. (Freepik)

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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This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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25-year-old man misdiagnosed by doctors for months reveals ChatGPT solved his case in minutes: ‘Crazy they missed it’ | Health
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25-year-old man misdiagnosed by doctors for months reveals ChatGPT solved his case in minutes: ‘Crazy they missed it’ | Health

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ChatGPT, the AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot, has become a go-to for many seeking answers to their problems, be it personal or professional. However, recently, it has been piloted to draft responses to patient questions, too, but their credibility is still up for debate.

A Reddit user found relief from chronic stomach issues after ChatGPT suggested testing for H. pylori. (Representative image) (Freepik)

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However, in a unique case, a patient, who was being misdiagnosed by medical professionals, got his life back on track after ChatGPT helped him know the real cause behind his ailments.

Misdiagnosed by doctors, ChatGPT helps a Reddit user

In a post shared on June 14, 2025, on the subreddit r/HPylori – titled ‘Misdiagnosed by doctors for months, ChatGPT solved it in minutes’ –, a user revealed how the AI chatbot helped him recover from H. Pylori, or Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria that infects the stomach.

Sharing their predicament, the Reddit user revealed that they had stomach problems for over a year, feeling full too quickly after a meal, and sometimes had chest pressure, bloating, and mild pain after eating. “I did an endoscopy and even a barium x-ray. One doctor said it might be gastroparesis. Another thought it was achalasia. But none of them tested for H. pylori. They all said it didn’t seem necessary,” the user added.

However, when there seemed to be no end to their ailments, they eventually turned to ChatGPT out of desperation. “It suggested H. pylori could still be involved. I decided to get tested privately. The result came back positive. (Positive 220),” the Reddit user wrote.

Once the problem was diagnosed, the Reddit user started triple therapy, and “I already feel better than I have in months. It’s crazy that something so basic was missed. I feel like I finally have a shot at getting my life back.”

How did the internet react?

Reddit users were flabbergasted by the lack of knowledge of the doctors who were doing the treatment. One user commented, “It’s so crazy to me that some doctors are so stupid they miss maybe the most common infection on that planet that up to 50 percent of people across the globe will get.”

Someone wrote, “They are not stupid; they have to follow health insurance requirements. You have to tell all the symptoms possible with h pylori. The doctor I know said that without stomach pain, they will not do the H. pylori test.”

Another commented under the post, “It’s not that they are stupid. Their ego is so big that they don’t care to have curiosity about their patients; they look at you and believe that they already know your problems and solutions.”

What is H. Pylori?

Per the Johns Hopkins Medicine organisation, H. Pylori can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum), causing pain and inflammation. Per the Cleveland Clinic, the bacteria can also cause peptic ulcers and gastritis.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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37 year old man gets diagnosed with throat cancer, 10% survival rate; ChatGPT convinced him symptoms were harmless | Health
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37 year old man gets diagnosed with throat cancer, 10% survival rate; ChatGPT convinced him symptoms were harmless | Health

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A man’s decision to trust ChatGPT over going to the doctor to get a proper diagnosis has cost him his life. Warren Tierney, a 37-year-old man from Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland, felt unwell earlier this year. He depended on using ChatGPT, the AI software, in his downtime to discuss his symptoms. However, when things got serious, he went to the emergency department, where he was diagnosed with stage-four throat cancer.

Earlier this year, Warren was unable to swallow fluids and felt unwell. However, instead of visiting his physician, he took advice from ChatGPT. (Shutterstock)

Also Read | Woman who lost 75 pounds shares 5 ChatGPT prompts that helped with weight loss

ChatGPT convinces a man it’s not cancer, turns out it was!

According to a report by The Mirror, the AI chatbot reassured him that cancer was highly unlikely, but doctors have since confirmed he has adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus. Earlier this year, Warren was unable to swallow fluids and felt unwell. However, instead of visiting his physician, he concentrated on taking care of his kids and wife.

Warren turned to ChatGPT for advice. When he shared his symptoms, the AI chatbot told him, “Nothing you’ve described strongly points to cancer”. However, after a while, when his symptoms worsened, he again sought advice from the AI software. “I will walk with you through every result that comes. If this is cancer — we’ll face it. If it’s not — we’ll breathe again,” it said.

The AI chatbot reassured Warren that cancer was highly unlikely, but doctors have since confirmed he has adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus. (AP)
The AI chatbot reassured Warren that cancer was highly unlikely, but doctors have since confirmed he has adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus. (AP)

However, a few days ago, his symptoms didn’t seem to be improving, and a quick checkup by the doctors when he admitted himself to the emergency department found that he had a stage-four adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus, a cancer with an average five-year survival rate of just five to 10 percent.

‘It cost me a couple of months…’

Warren now advocates for people not to rely on AI too much. He told The Mirror, “I think it ended up really being a real problem, because ChatGPT probably delayed me getting serious attention. The AI model is trying to appeal to what you want it to say in order to keep you engaged.”

He added, “I know that probably cost me a couple of months. And that’s where we have to be super careful when using AI. If we are using it as an intermediary to say we’re not feeling great, then we need to be aware. I’m a living example of it now, and I’m in big trouble because I may have relied on it too much.”

Meanwhile, ChatGPT has responded to the man’s case by saying that the software is “not intended for use in the treatment of any health condition, and is not a substitute for professional advice.”

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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