India, Dec. 9 -- The journey to weight loss is a long and strenuous one, and it is very easy to give up midway, especially if one does not find their diet filling and satisfying.

While becoming calorie-deficient is essential for weight loss, it is not the same as starving oneself, argues fitness trainer Adi Rad, who goes by Adixfit on Instagram.

In a post dated December 2, Adi shared a list of 23 food items that we can consume to our fill without feeling guilty about massively increasing our calorie count.

"Fat loss will NOT be sustainable if you're starving," she reminded. "It's about smart food choices that keep you full and consistent. That's how you lose fat, that's how you stay full (and) lean."

Adi broke down her food list into ...