Rahul Mehra Rahul Mehra Asked 7 months ago

What foods to avoid weight loss?

I'm actively trying to lose weight and hitting the gym regularly. Besides eating healthy, I want to know if there are specific foods that I should cut out completely to help with weight loss.

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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For weight loss, try to avoid liquid calories like packed juices, sodas, and sweet coffee, as they don't fill you up. Focus on high-protein foods and complex carbs to preserve muscle. Just stay consistent with your clean eating and daily movement.

Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Since I manage my diabetes, I learned that avoiding refined flour and sugar is the key to both stable glucose and weight loss. Be careful with 'sugar-free' labeled foods because they often have extra fats or carbs. Stick to simple salads, dal, and whole grains.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Dealing with PCOS made me realize that crash diets and completely avoiding carbs actually backfire. I personally try to avoid processed snacks and sugary dairy products. I am still figuring it out, so please listen to your body and a doctor's advice.

Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, cutting out midnight maggi and late-night chips is the hardest part of college life. I started keeping roasted chana in my hostel room instead. It's cheap, healthy, and keeps you from ordering junk food.

Shalini Pandey Shalini Pandey Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to panic and completely stop eating rice or ghee, thinking I would never lose weight. But once I relaxed, I realized that just avoiding deep-fried food and sweet tea is more than enough. You don't need to starve to see good results.

Saraswati Sharma Saraswati Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Beta, you should avoid heavy, deep-fried food and stale meals if you want to lose weight naturally. Drinking warm water with a little lemon and honey in the morning is a good traditional way to start your day. Just focus on clean, home-cooked food.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In our family, we are advised to reduce white polished rice and eat more ragi or barley during weight loss. However, I highly recommend consulting a qualified doctor or clinical nutritionist to get a proper diet plan tailored to your health.

Gopal Rao Gopal Rao Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I agree with the others. Avoiding sugary soft drinks and sweet tea is the most effective first step for sustainable weight loss.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

The hardest part of weight loss is telling your favorite bakery that you are breaking up with them! Just avoid those tempting pastries and deep-fried samosas. Remember, a salad won't make you thin in one day, and a single samosa won't make you fat either!

Anila Saxena Anila Saxena Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Having thyroid issues makes weight loss extremely slow, so avoiding processed soy and heavy raw cruciferous veggies helped me. Along with diet control, make sure to get your thyroid levels tested regularly. Keep following up with your doctor to ensure your hormones are balanced.

Pooja Das Pooja Das Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I am just starting my weight loss journey and feel a bit lost about what to avoid. I know junk food is bad, but should I also completely avoid eating potatoes and bananas? Any simple tips would really help a beginner like me.

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

You don't need expensive avocados or fancy olive oil to lose weight. Just avoid deep-fried pakodas, biscuits with tea, and limit your daily sugar intake. Eating regular roti, dal, and sabzi in normal quantities works perfectly well for our pockets and health.

Vijay Raghavan Vijay Raghavan Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

After years of trying different diets, I can tell you that extreme restriction never lasts. Just avoid bakery products, excessive butter, and outside junk food. Eating simple home-cooked meals in moderation, like we did decades ago, is the best way.

Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how stressful and overwhelming it feels when you are trying to lose weight and nothing seems to work. Just start by avoiding ultra-processed foods and high-sugar drinks first. Take a deep breath, focus on one meal at a time, and don't let the scale scare you.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

At my age, it feels like just looking at a gulab jamun adds two kilos to my waist! I try to stay away from bakery items and heavy dinners. It is a slow battle, but avoiding late-night snacks definitely keeps the extra weight in check.

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