India, Jan. 21 -- If weight loss feels harder than it should, the problem may not be your willpower or workout routine, but the small daily habits quietly working against you. From drinking coffee on an empty stomach to skipping sunlight or sleep, seemingly harmless routines can disrupt hormones, slow metabolism, and stall progress. The good news is that small, consistent lifestyle shifts can have the opposite effect - helping your body work with you rather than against you.

Christine Stines, a fat loss coach specialising in training women over 40, who personally dropped from 160 to 130 pounds in just four months, has shared five practical tips that can help accelerate your weight loss journey. In an Instagram video shared on October 14,...