India, May 12 -- Weight loss is often associated with crash diets and intense workout routines, but these are not the only contributing factors. Making sustainable lifestyle changes plays a crucial role in ensuring long-term results. Lifestyle blogger and fitness influencer Srishti Krishnan, shared in an Instagram post the everyday habits that helped her lose around 14kg and reach her goal weight of 53kg. Junk food is undoubtedly one of the biggest hurdles in a weight loss journey. However, Srishti says she never completely cut it out, as she believed strict restrictions are not sustainable in the long run. She said, "If I wanted a burger, I ate it. Killing the craving completely always made me binge later. Eat it, enjoy it, move on." There is no substitute for physical activity. Srishti mentions she made it a point to walk, even if just for 15 minutes a day, without turning it into pressure. "No pressure on hitting 10k steps. Some days it was 2k. Still showed up," said Srishti. Carbs are not the enemy, but timing made a difference for her. Swapping carbs like rice and roti at dinner with eggs, paneer, dal or chicken helped her feel lighter and supported her weight loss journey. Srishti said, "I used to finish my plate in 5 minutes. Slowing down literally helped me eat less because my body finally had time to say, okay that's enough." Drinking a full glass of water before meals became a simple yet powerful habit for Srishti, which helped shed 14kg. While weight loss journeys often involve daily weigh-ins, the blogger found it counterproductive. She says tracking her weight every day made her spiral, so she switched to weighing herself only once a week. Poor sleep can significantly affect both health and weight loss. Srishti highlights that improving her sleep helped control cravings Many people delay restarting their routine after a bad meal or a 'ruined' day. Srishti says she avoided this mindset and continued consistently, even after setbacks....