The first compliment after losing weight is always:

 “Arre wah! Kitna weight kam kiya?”

But here’s the truth: Weight loss is not equal to health, you can loose weight but simultaneously you need to see the method which was used.

Did you know? Over 70% of Indians who lose weight through crash diets regain it within a year.

On the other hand, people who follow a structured lifestyle improve not just their weight, but also sleep quality, energy levels, and immunity.

So let’s dive into the difference – and see which one you are really chasing.

• What generally we do is we want to have quick fixes and we see weight loss with a very Short Term Focus.
•  Skipping meals to “cut calories”
•  Crash diets (GM, liquid detox, keto without guidance)
•  Over-exercising for 2 weeks, then quitting

 Fact Check:

1 in 3 Indians tries crash dieting every year (FSSAI survey, 2023).

90% gain back the lost weight within months.

 Ask Yourself:

Have you ever lost 3–4 kg in a month, only to gain it back?

Do you feel guilty when you eat a samosa or a sweet?

If yes, you’re stuck in the weight loss trap.

•  We have to have Sustainable Lifestyle which can give us Long-Term Freedom

A sustainable lifestyle doesn’t mean saying no to food – it means building habits that fit your culture and routine.

 Key Pillars of Sustainable Lifestyle

1. Balanced Diet (Not Restriction)

Portion control instead of skipping roti/rice.

Indian superfoods: dal, curd, chana, sattu, seasonal fruits, paneer, milk

2. Daily Movement (Not Just Gym)

10,000 steps, yoga, cycling, playing with kids, favourite sport

Movement > “exercise guilt.”

3. Consistent Habits

Fixed meal timings, drinking enough water, sleeping 7–8 hrs.

Small things → big results.

4. Flexibility

Enjoy festive food guilt-free → balance next day

5. Mental Wellness

Meditation, journaling, or even 15 minutes positive self talk

Fact Check:

People who focus on lifestyle changes keep over 60% of their weight loss for 3+ years (WHO study).

Sleep and stress have as much impact on weight as diet and exercise.

Train Yourself With A Sustainable Lifestyle Mindset

“I’ll stop eating rice until I lose 5 kg.”  -->  “I’ll eat 1 roti less and add salad with every meal.”

“I need to lose 10 kg in 1 month.” --> “I want to feel energetic and reduce fat step by step.”

“If I miss gym one day, my progress is gone.” --> “Daily walk + small movement counts, even without gym.”

“I can’t eat sweets at all.” --> “I’ll enjoy sweets occasionally, without guilt, but I have to deserve it”

 Key Takeaway

  Weight loss is like a short race – fast, but temporary.

  A sustainable lifestyle is like a marathon – slower, but life-changing.

So next time, instead of asking:  “How fast can I lose weight?”

Ask:  “How can I build habits that my 60-year-old self will thank me for?”

Weight loss is temporary, but lifestyle lasts forever.