How to diet for weight loss?

My grandmother always advised eating local seasonal foods, but for safe weight loss, my doctor recommended focusing on portion control. It's best to consult a certified nutritionist to get a proper diet chart.

Don't spend money on expensive weight loss powders. Just reduce your daily roti portion slightly, add more dal or curd to your plate, and avoid sweet tea—this is simple, sustainable, and highly effective.

Before starting any restrictive diet, please get a basic blood panel done to check your thyroid and vitamin levels. Sometimes deficiencies prevent weight loss, so a doctor's guidance is very important.

Stick to local foods like oats, daliya, and seasonal vegetables instead of buying costly avocado or quinoa. A budget-friendly diet is much easier to stick to for the long term without burning a hole in your pocket.

Honestly, just cutting out late-night hostel maggi and ordering less fast food helped me lose weight. Small daily changes like drinking more water and walking inside the campus make a huge difference.