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Want to lose belly fat and overall weight in 3 months? Weight loss coach shares 10 steps you need to follow immediately

Updated on: Mar 13, 2025, 13:52:49 IST
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Here are 10 steps you need to follow to achieve overall weight loss. (Shutterstock)
Here are 10 steps you need to follow to achieve overall weight loss. (Shutterstock)

A weight loss coach shared 10 essential steps for effective weight loss in an Instagram post, emphasizing a caloric deficit, a protein diet, and more.

During your weight loss journey, have you ever wondered what are the key things that you should be focusing on? In a post shared on Instagram on January 8, Kirti Thakur, a weight loss coach who helps women reach their desired goals sustainably, shared the 10 steps you should follow immediately if you want to lose weight.

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In the video titled, 'If I had 3 months and wanted to drop body fat fast, this is what I'd start doing immediately', Kirti stressed the 10 things anyone on a weight loss journey must do. “Struggling to reduce belly fat? Here’s the truth: you can’t spot-reduce fat, but you *can* lose it overall by building healthy, sustainable habits. Start with these 10 steps,” she captioned the post.

10 things to do to lose weight in 3 months

1. Caloric deficit: Burn more calories than you consume daily. This can be done by going on a calorie deficit diet. Here are some suggestions for you to try.

2. Whole foods first: Focus on lean proteins, veggies, and healthy fats. While losing weight, one should avoid processed and ultra-processed foods.

3. Protein boost: Keeps hunger in check and supports muscle growth. Here's a protein-rich meal plan that you can try.

4. Cardio routine: Do 30-60 minutes of cardio, 1-2 times weekly.

5. Strength train: Build muscle 2-3 times a week for better fat burning.

6. Prioritize sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep every day to recover and reset.

7. Less stress: Reduce cortisol with stress-management techniques, including meditation.

8. Hydrate: Water is your metabolism’s best friend.

9. Alcohol awareness: Cut back on empty calories.

10. Track progress: Stay accountable with food, exercise, and body measurements.

In the end, she added that during weight loss, one should remember that consistency beats quick fixes every time. So, showing up for yourself is the best hack.

What diet plan should you follow?

While exercising plays a major role in weight loss, diet and nutrition are essential, too. There are many diet plans out there, but a protein-rich diet with a caloric deficit will aid your fitness journey the most. You need to make sure that you don't skimp on muscle-building protein when you cut calories; instead, reduce the calories you get from carbs and fats. Check out this diet plan shared by a woman who lost 89 kg during her transformation journey here.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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    Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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