India, Sept. 19 -- A weight loss journey involves many hiccups, and one of the major ones is trying to lose areas which are difficult to lose, like the belly pooch, flabby arms. One more such area where fat builds up is the muffin top. It is the excess fat on either side of the waist. Fitness trainer Christine Stines, in an August 19 Instagram post, revealed how she shed not only 20 pounds, but even the muffin top.

She revealed a common frustration many may face in a weight loss journey. Christine 'tried' everything, from reducing carb intake, avoiding too many meals, and sticking only to clean eating. All these are basic ground rules of a weight loss journey, but it's frustrating when, despite giving it all, stubborn areas like the muff...