India, July 18 -- Weight loss requires some smart hacks when challenges like overeating or cravings threaten to stall your progress and undo all your efforts. It's as much about consistency as it is about being strategic, prompting the need to look for smarter ways to address the common hurdles of a fitness journey without giving up.

Josh Bain, who frequently shares fitness-related tips on his Instagram, posted on June 30 about smart hacks that can help you reduce 500 calories in a day.

"Sounds silly, right? But this will SLOW your eating down and help you eat 30 percent less. That could be 150-300 calories shaved off in just one meal," the fitness coach added. Eating with your non-dominant hand is uncomfortable, but this helps to preve...