India, March 17 -- Summer is at the doorstep, but for many of us, the desired summer bod is still a far cry away. Sustainably cutting weight is a comprehensive process that requires significant changes in lifestyle in addition to exercise and diet.

To help us out, certified nutritionist, fitness coach and content creator Amaka took to Instagram on March 16 and shared a 10-step cheatsheet that she claimed would help one shed 15kg before the month of May arrives.

The key to losing weight is being in a calorie deficit, and intermittent fasting is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal to do so. "Fat loss only happens when you burn more calories than you eat," explained Amaka. "So I'd structure my meals instead of eating randomly." ...