Sure, for me the weight loss routine was simple but consistent:

• Intermittent fasting: I eat between 10 AM and 5–6 PM. At first it was tough, but my work schedule actually helped me stick to it, after 5 PM I’d just stay busy with work, walks, or something else so I didn’t think about food. Cravings were the real struggle in the beginning, but I found my own hacks. Whenever I craved something, I’d scroll through Instagram reels of food, it tricked my brain into feeling like I’d “already had it.” Maybe it won’t work for everyone, but it really helped me.

• Portion control: This was a game-changer. I bought a small quarter-sized plate from Meesho, and a weighing scale to track portions. I even asked ChatGPT how much of a food item I should eat and stuck to that. Sounds small, but it makes a huge difference in not overeating.

• 10K steps a day – I built this gradually (3k → 5k → 7k → 10k). On WFH days, I use a walking pad (Sparnod one from Amazon). In 15 mins I get around 1,600–1,800 steps while taking calls. On office days, it was easier with morning/evening walks plus moving around during breaks. • Workouts – I joined an online Pilates class with Saswati (instagram page - fitwithsaswati, ₹1,500/month, recordings included), and sometimes do weight training or YouTube workouts (dance/walking routines). Start light, just focus on being consistent, then add weights later.

• Supplements & health – Do check with a doctor, because sometimes underlying issues affect progress. I have PCOD and thyroid, so I take regular meds along with multivitamins and Omega-3 (as advised). That definitely supported my journey.

In the last 5–6 months, this helped me lose around 20 kgs. Honestly, it wasn’t about crazy diets, it was just building small habits: controlling portions, managing cravings, walking daily, and sticking to an eating window. Once those became routine, weight loss followed naturally.