Okay so, weight loss. Big topic. Everyone’s got some “secret hack” or “easy 3-step solution” but lemme just say it straight—its not easy. Atleast not for me. I tried gym, diet, lemon water, skipping meals, green tea overdose, and I still felt stuck.
But anyway, I don’t have some magic formula. What I do have is some natural stuff that worked for me, slowly, and maybe it can help someone else too. Just regular tips, nothing fancy, and yeah, I mess up grammar sometimes so don’t judge
1. Water. Lots of it.
Everybody says “drink water” but we all ignore it like it’s some background advice. But bro, water actually helps. Like when I feel hungry randomly in the day, half the time it’s not hunger, it’s just dehydration.
Start your day with 1 full glass warm water. Add lemon if u want. It makes u feel a bit fresh. Plus it helps digestion, or atleast that’s what I feel.
Also, drink water before meals. You’ll eat a bit less without even realising.
2. Walk, don’t just sit like a potato
Not everyone wants to go gym (I get it), but walking is so underrated. I used to think “walking won’t help” but I started walking after dinner every night like 20 mins. And it made a diff. Over weeks, it helped my digestion + burnt some calories too.
Now I try to walk whenever I can. Elevator? No thanks, I take stairs. Need groceries? I walk to the store. Even just 5000 steps a day is better than nothing.3. Eat slow, and stop watching phone while eating
I used to eat fast, like food competition fast. But then I read (and also noticed) that when u eat slow, u feel full faster.
Also, if ur watching Netflix or reels while eating, your brain not even paying attention. You just keep eating. Now I try to eat without phone. It’s hard tho but helpful.
And pls don’t force urself to finish everything on plate. If ur full, stop. Save it for later.
4. Cut sugar (I know, sad)
Sugar is the real villain. I cut sugar from tea first (was hard), then stopped buying cookies and stuff for home. And trust me, cravings reduced in like 2-3 weeks.
Not saying never eat sugar again. I still eat cake on birthdays. But just don’t make it daily habit. Same for soft drinks – avoid them like they’re poison.
Also, “diet” or “zero sugar” drinks? Nah. They just mess with ur brain more.
5. Eat ghar ka khana, not packet food
Simple advice – eat home food. Sabzi, dal, roti, rice. Basic stuff. All these packaged snacks, frozen food, instant noodles – they taste good but they make u bloated, slow, and unhealthy.
Try to eat more fruits, vegetables, eggs, dahi, nuts. These actually fill you up without junk.
Carbs are not enemy btw. Just eat good carbs – like oats, brown bread, sweet potato etc.
6. Sleep matters. Like, a lot.
I used to sleep at 3AM and wake up at 8 for work. Then wondered why I’m gaining weight
Lack of sleep messes with hormones. Makes u more hungry, less active. Try to sleep 7-8 hours minimum. I started sleeping by 11PM and I saw improvement in energy + less cravings too.
No phone scrolling before bed. That thing ruins sleep more than anything.
7. Intermittent Fasting kinda worked
I tried intermittent fasting (16:8) – which means I eat between 12pm to 8pm, then nothing after. It worked for me bcoz it made me stop midnight snacks lol.
But it only works if u eat healthy in that time. I used to eat paratha + maggi + dessert in my eating window and still gained weight so yeah, fasting doesn’t mean eat junk freely.
8. Stop weighing urself daily
This one messed with my head. I used to weigh myself every morning, and if weight increased by 0.5kg I’d get sad and eat more lol.
Now I check once a week only. Focus more on how clothes fit, how u feel, how ur energy is.
Weight loss is not straight line. Some weeks u gain, some lose. That’s fine.
9. Add some natural fat burners (don’t expect magic tho)
Some stuff helps a bit:
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Green tea (no sugar)
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Jeera water in morning
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Black coffee (1 cup only)
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Apple cider vinegar (dilute it or it burns ur throat )
These won’t make u slim overnight, but can support ur journey. Just don’t depend only on them.
10. Have cheat days (but not cheat weeks)
Let’s be real. No one eats 100% clean all the time. I need my samosa or brownie once in a while.
So have cheat days, enjoy food, and move on. Don’t say “I messed up now I’ll eat junk all week.” That’s what ruins progress.
Cheat meal is fine. Just don’t make it a cheat lifestyle
11. Have someone to motivate you (or at least listen)
Losing weight alone is hard. I told my bestie what I’m doing and she kept checking on me, like “Did you walk today?” “Stop eating chips idiot.” That actually helped
Or follow some fitness people online who feel real, not fake. Just seeing others trying makes you wanna try too.
Final Thoughts (If ur still reading lol)
Look, I’m not skinny. I’m not a fitness model. But I lost 7-8kg slowly over 6 months just by doing these basic things.
No crash diet. No gym. No magic pills. Just water, walking, home food, less sugar, and better sleep.
If I can do it, you totally can too. Just don’t expect fast results. This stuff takes time. And yes you’ll mess up sometimes but that’s okay. Just don’t quit.
Do it for your health, not just to look thin. Trust me, once u feel energetic and light, it becomes addictive.
So yeah. Go drink water and take a walk already