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Mahtab Ekay is a fitness coach who went through a drastic weight transformation and dropped 9 kilos in 3 months. Mahtab Ekay<\/a> keeps sharing snippets of her weight loss<\/a> journey on her Instagram profile. From lessons about weight loss that she learnt while trying to lose weight, to diet and workout tips, Mahtab\u2019s Instagram is replete with hacks and tricks on how to lose weight faster. Also read | <\/strong>Woman who shed 22 kg at home shares 5 things she wished people knew about weight loss: ‘You can do it the quick way…’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Know Know these anti-diet tricks for faster weight loss.(Shutterstock) <\/p>\n

On May 2, Mahtab revealed she\u2019s lost an additional 4.5 kilos over the past two months, thanks to a fresh approach to weight loss. Instead of relying on rigid dieting, Mahtab embraced a more flexible strategy, which she describes as anti-diet. In her post, she shared seven simple yet effective tricks that helped her shed the extra weight without restrictive eating.<\/p>\n

1. Plan your favorite dessert every single night:<\/p>\n

Knowing you\u2019re going to enjoy something sweet later makes it easier to say no to everything else throughout the day. This one shift helps you stop random snacking and stay consistent.<\/p>\n

2. Choose 2\u20133 simple recipes for each meal and repeat them:<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need a new recipe every day. Find 2\u20133 meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and rotate them. You\u2019ll stay consistent without getting bored, and by week two, you won\u2019t even need to track. Also read | <\/strong>Fitness coach who dropped 25 kilos, shares 5 morning habits for faster weight loss<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Replace endless cardio for strength training:<\/p>\n

Lifting weights builds muscle, improves metabolism, and gives you the toned look you\u2019re after. Cardio can help, but it\u2019s not the main driver especially for your first 10\u201320 lbs.<\/p>\n

4. Train 3x per week instead of 5-6 times:<\/p>\n

More workouts don\u2019t always mean better results. 3 quality sessions leave room for recovery, steps, meal prep, and sleep which matter just as much for fat loss.<\/p>\n

5. Stop eating naked carbs on an empty stomach:<\/p>\n

Eat carbs after protein and fat, not on their own. This keeps your blood sugar steady and reduces cravings, especially in the afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n

6. Use a walking pad if you work at a desk:<\/p>\n

You can hit 10\u201312k steps without any extra time. If your job is sedentary, this one change will help you burn more without even thinking about it.<\/p>\n

7. Balance your portions instead of tracking calories:<\/p>\n

On weekends, date nights, or takeout nights, use this simple plate method – \u00bd veggies, \u00bc protein (like salmon) and \u00bc carbs (fries, bread, dessert all go here). It works and it keeps you from feeling restricted or starting over on Monday. Also read | <\/strong>Want long-term fat loss? Nutritionist says, walk it out; know 6 surprising benefits of walking over running<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n