Woman Who Lost 35 Kg In A Year Shares 6 ‘Boring’ Habits That Worked For Her
Weight-loss journeys are often associated with strict diets, exhausting workouts and complicated routines. But for Shavy Jain, the key was not finding a magic solution. Instead, it was building small, repeatable habits that made healthy choices easier every day. In a June 6 Instagram post, Shavy, who lost 35 kg over 12 months, opened up about six “effective” lifestyle changes that played a major role in her transformation.
She Stopped Eating Dinner With Her Family
One of the most talked-about habits on her list had nothing to do with calories or exercise.
“This is a temporary change I made during my fat loss phase,” says Shavy. “My family didn’t share my goals, and they would often make comments about my diet food. So I stopped eating with them.”
She clarified that the decision was not about distancing herself from loved ones but about protecting the routine she was trying to build.
Brushing Her Teeth Right After Dinner
For Shavy, brushing her teeth became more than just a hygiene habit. “It was an official SHUT DOWN to my brain that eating for the day is officially over,” she explains.
She says that whenever she struggled with cravings and ate something after dinner, she would brush her teeth again. “That small act created a boundary in my mind. It told me, kitchen is closed.”
Creating A No-Screen Binge Rule
Many people snack mindlessly while watching television or scrolling on their phones. Shavy decided to remove the distraction altogether. “I’m telling you guys, binging is situational,” she says.
Her rule was straightforward: if she wanted to binge, she had to do it without looking at a screen. “And honestly, I didn’t want to do it anymore. Without distraction, the urge just faded.”
The approach helped her become more aware of her eating habits and reduced emotional snacking.
Postponing Cravings Instead Of Fighting Them
Rather than telling herself she could never have a favourite food again, Shavy used a different strategy. “I kept telling myself, ‘I can have it tomorrow.’ It worked way better than saying ‘I can never eat this again.’” According to her, delaying cravings felt less restrictive and helped reduce the pressure that often leads to overeating.
Keeping Protein Front And Centre
When hunger struck, Shavy wanted healthy options to be the easiest options. Instead of hiding nutritious foods away, she made sure they were the first things she saw whenever she opened the fridge. “Roasted chana, soya, paneer, boiled eggs, cheese, these were always visible,” she shares.
“If I wanted to snack, the healthiest option had to be the easiest option.” This small environmental change helped her make better food choices without relying on willpower alone.
She Stopped Eating Dinner With Her Family
One of the most talked-about habits on her list had nothing to do with calories or exercise.
“This is a temporary change I made during my fat loss phase,” says Shavy. “My family didn’t share my goals, and they would often make comments about my diet food. So I stopped eating with them.”
She clarified that the decision was not about distancing herself from loved ones but about protecting the routine she was trying to build.
