Journalism of Courage
Randomly stopping pedestrians in the middle of the road or admonishing dignitaries during important meetings is not quite a conventional way of giving the lowdown on obesity. But Yuvraj Kasbe,a retired army personnel,does it all without caring much about what the other side thinks. I do it for society and for those suffering with obesity,solely because I care for my countrymen, says Kasbe,who has also authored The Great Excellence of Indian Soldier on the war of 1971.
Belonging to a farmers family from Marathwada,Kasbe had experienced financial crunch during his childhood years. However,that never stopped him from serving people selflessly. For the last 12 years,Kasbe has been advising and training people with obesity without charging any money. And any time he spots someone with weight issues,whether at a joggers park or a marketplace,he admonishes them and recommends they visit him for their own benefit. To him,obesity is the treasure of all diseases.
Dr Sudhir Kothari,a city-based neurologist,is one of Kasbe’s trainees who vouches for his methods. I even advice my patients to get in touch with him, shares Kothari. Another trainee,social activist Sushil Kumar says those who train with Kasbe are guaranteed to lose about five kilograms in a month without any special equipment.
Kasbe feels strongly about the use of fancy equipment used in gyms for staying fit. I refuse to believe in exercising inside an air-conditioned room where I don’t sweat naturally, comments Kasbe,who also feels that machines just cater to particular parts of the body while exercise and yoga are much more holistic techniques of burning calories and toning the body.
Recently starting Teljai Tekdi Physical Centre,where he trains candidates aspiring for National Defence Academy and civil services,the trainer advices people on maintaining proper sanitation and diet. He feels that GenY is prone to severe diseases because they thrive on fast food. People should have a healthy diet that includes adequate levels of protein and carbohydrates, he says.
