India, Nov. 29 -- From holiday dinners to last-minute deadlines, this time of year makes healthy eating feel almost impossible. And before we know it, the New Year arrives with the pressure to "start over." But what if you could make progress now, without drastic dieting? Vivek Thiruvengadam, certified health coach and founder of QubitFit based in Chennai, shares in his November 26 Instagram post 4 simple and sustainable tips to lose weight before New Year's. (Also read: Orthopaedic surgeon decodes Virat Kohli's diet; reveals plant-based meals and 'no oil, no spice' rule he follows daily )

Sharing his own experience, Vivek explained, "A lot of people think they need to cut carbs. But actually, you should start by cutting fat. That means ...