India, Aug. 4 -- Weight loss advice often gets passed down as common knowledge, but many popular beliefs may not actually support sustainable fat loss. From skipping dinner and cutting out rice to relying only on cardio, several widely followed practices can do more harm than good.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Saloni Paliwal, Co-founder of Voy India, a digital obesity and weight management platform connecting patients nationwide with board-certified endocrinologists and clinicians, explained why some common weight loss habits fail and what people should focus on instead. (Also read: Trying to lose belly fat? Fitness coach Devin Physique recommends these 6 foods for better fat loss )

Skipping dinner is one of the most common weight...