India, Dec. 17 -- Losing weight can feel like an endless struggle, no matter how many diets you try or how many hours you spend at the gym. Many people follow the latest trends, cut calories drastically, or push themselves through intense workouts, thinking that's the only way to see results. But after treating over 1,000 patients with obesity, Dr Anshuman Kaushal, an advanced laparoscopic GI, bariatric and laser surgeon with 17 years of experience, has noticed a surprising pattern.

In his November 4 Instagram post, he shared the most common mistake people make when trying to lose weight and why it can silently sabotage their efforts. (Also read: Nutritionist warns '1 common mistake' while reheating leftover rice can increase the risk of...