Benjamin Kheng Debunks Weight Loss Medication Rumours, Reveals Health Scare Last Year

If you've been following Benjamin Kheng on social media lately, you may have noticed that he has been looking noticeably leaner.

From joining run clubs to doing Hyrox with former national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun, the multi-hyphenate has been leading a rather active lifestyle. 

When 8days.sg last spotted Benjamin at 987 DJ Sonia Chew's wedding in May, we also noticed he was looking noticeably different. A fellow guest even commented that he looked particularly fresh that morning.

But never did we think the Internet would accuse him of hopping onto weight loss meds.

In a TikTok video addressing comments about his weight loss, Benjamin quickly shut down rumours that he took medication, thanking everyone who has commented about his weight loss.

“I don’t have the time or the money,” he said, referring to weight loss medications.

“What I am on, if you would like to try, is a lot of running. 60 kilometres a week because I’m training for my marathon block,” he shared.

Benjamin went on to reveal that his lifestyle changes were triggered by a health scare last year.

“Because last year I had a high cholesterol [reading]. I had an LDL reading of 252, which, if you know anything, is really, really, really bad,” he clarified, adding that he is on lifelong medication.

LDL refers to low-density cholesterol and is widely known as “bad” cholesterol. Anything above 130–159 mg/dL is considered borderline high.

In response to the diagnosis, Benjamin said he dramatically changed his diet, including cutting out processed food almost entirely.

Wait, not even a shred of processed food? What about his cai fan order? #IYKYK

Benjamin admitted that maintaining his current lifestyle isn't exactly enjoyable and was refreshingly blunt about it.

“Is it fun? Not really. Uh, do I want to be this weight all the time? Not really as well. Um, do I care in my mid-30s? Honestly, I don’t give a shit, guys,” he said dryly.

Benjamin also added that he won’t recommend anyone taking any medication for weight loss.

“Just go and work out, be happy, healthy. That’s pretty much it,” he says.

8days.sg has reached out to Benjamin for comment, but did not receive a response by press time.

Photos: benjaminkheng/TikTok, benjaminkheng/IG