Sustainable weight loss is driven by consistent lifestyle habits rather than extreme diets or quick fixes, focusing on balanced eating, exercise, hydration, and good sleep. Indian fitness influencer Srishti Krishnan has gone viral after sharing the eight simple habits that helped her lose 14 kg, dropping from 67 kg to 53 kg through realistic, long-term changes.
1. Never say no to junk food
Srishti says, "If I wanted a burger, I ate the burger. Killing the craving completely always made me binge later. Eat it, enjoy it, move on."
2. Walk every day
Daily walking burns fat and improves cardiovascular health. "No pressure on hitting 10k steps. Some days it was 2k. Still showed up. That's it," she adds.
3. No carbs at night
The influencer recommends swapping rice and roti for eggs, paneer, dal and chicken at dinner. "Honestly, woke up feeling so much lighter," she mentions.
4. Eat slowly
Eating slowly allows brain to receive fullness signals from the gut. By taking 20–30 minutes to eat, individuals can naturally improve digestion and lower their appetite.
5. Water before every meal
Drinking water about 30 minutes before meals can help in weight loss by increasing satiety and reducing calorie intake. This habit helps you feel fuller and prevents overeating.
6. Stop weighing yourself every day
Srishti says, "Daily weigh-ins were making me spiral. Once a week, that's it. Way healthier for my head."
7. Fix your sleep schedule
"This one surprised me the most. Bad sleep = more cravings + zero willpower. 7 hours changed everything," she shares.
8. Stop waiting for “Monday to restart”
One bad meal didn't mean a bad week anymore. "I just kept going. That shift in thinking honestly made the biggest difference," the influencer adds.
These shifts can help you transform your lifestyle and reach your health goals one step at a time.
Source: NDTV
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