India, Aug. 30 -- Losing weight is often less about following extreme diets and more about making sustainable changes to everyday eating habits. Nutritionist Sudiksha, who has documented her own weight-loss journey from 89 kg to 75 kg, has shared a list of foods she recommends limiting when trying to lose fat.

In an August 26 Instagram post, she highlighted seven common foods and beverages that can contribute to excess calorie intake, bloating or water retention, while also suggesting simpler alternatives. (Also read: 'Your metabolism isn't broken': Fitness coach Raj Ganpath shares what science says about weight loss and lifestyle )

Sugary beverages can add a significant amount of calories without providing much satiety. Sudiksha wrote,...