Malaysian doctor devises own successful regime for weight loss

In 2011, Dr Shalini turned her life around when she devised her own health regime focusing 80% on nutrition and 20% on workout. She lost 44kg in less than six months. Photo: The Star/ Ong Soon Hin

Looking at general practitioner Dr R. Shalini Devi today, you would not believe that 10 years ago, she weighed 118kg.

In 2010, Dr Shalini was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothyroidism. She was on medication for two years and attempted various diets and exercise regimes but found it hard to reduce her weight.