India, May 28 -- Whether your goal is to feel fitter, improve your health markers or simply become more active, losing weight is often a gradual journey rather than a rapid transformation. Instead of relying on shortcuts, a fitness coach from Germany, Kev Heintz, recommends focusing on a few realistic lifestyle changes that can support healthy and lasting weight loss.

He shared in his May 27 post on X a few key habits that may help if your goal is to lose around 14 kg and maintain your progress over time. (Also read: Want to live longer? Neurologist explains the '9-year longevity equation' for healthy ageing )

"That's the whole plan. 5 pillars. If how you got there isn't how you'd maintain it, the plan doesn't work. Build something you ...