IBNS-CMEDIA: A social media influencer has shared simple yet effective habits that helped her lose weight, stressing that long-term lifestyle changes work far better than quick-fix diets.
Srishti Krishnan shared her weight-loss journey on Instagram, revealing how she reduced her weight from 67 kg to 53 kg through realistic and sustainable changes.
Instead of relying on extreme restrictions, she focused on balanced routines, mindful eating, strength training, hydration and quality sleep.
Krishnan said that adopting practical habits can help people maintain their weight loss in the long run.
Here are the eight tips she shared:
Never say no to junk food
Krishnan said completely avoiding cravings often leads to binge eating later.
“If I wanted a burger, I ate the burger. Killing the craving completely always made me binge later. Eat it, enjoy it, move on,” she said.
Walk every day
She emphasised that even a short daily walk can make a difference.
“No pressure on hitting 10,000 steps. Some days it was 2,000. Still showed up. That’s it,” she said, adding that even 15 minutes of walking helps.
Cut down on carbs at night
The influencer said she reduced her intake of rice and roti at dinner, replacing them with protein-rich foods such as eggs, paneer, dal and chicken.
“Honestly, I woke up feeling so much lighter,” she said.
Eat slowly
Krishnan admitted she once finished meals in just five minutes.
“Slowing down literally helped me eat less because my body finally had time to say, ‘Okay, that’s enough,’” she said.
Drink water before every meal
She recommended drinking one full glass of water before eating, saying it helped control portions naturally.
Stop weighing yourself every day
Krishnan said daily weigh-ins affected her mental health and created unnecessary stress.
“Daily weigh-ins were making me spiral. Once a week, that’s it. Way healthier for my head,” she said.
Fix your sleep schedule
She described quality sleep as one of the most surprising factors in her weight-loss journey.
“Bad sleep equals more cravings and zero willpower. Seven hours changed everything,” she said.
Don’t wait for Monday to restart
Krishnan said one unhealthy meal should not derail progress.
“One bad meal didn’t mean a bad week anymore. I just kept going. That shift in thinking honestly made the biggest difference,” she said.
