India, May 26 -- When it comes to weight loss, quick results are often the goal - which is why many people turn to crash diets, restrictive meal plans, or extreme routines promising rapid transformation. While these approaches may show results in the short term, they are often difficult to maintain and can leave people stuck in a cycle of losing and regaining weight. For long-term results that actually last, the approach needs to be different: slower, steadier, and sustainable. Rather than chasing quick fixes, lasting weight loss is usually built through small, consistent habits that take time - but are far more likely to stay with you.

Raj Ganpath, a Chennai-based fitness coach with 18 years of experience, founder of the Slow Burn Metho...