India, Jan. 16 -- Losing weight is often seen as a battle of strict diets and gruelling workouts, but sustainable results usually come from small, consistent lifestyle changes. Hayleigh, who lost 45 kg in just 18 months, shared her journey in a January 14 Instagram post, revealing 5 habits she once considered "dumb" that were secretly holding her back, and how ditching them made all the difference. (Also read: Apollo neurologist shares how 22-year-old's 'mysterious' symptoms were actually caused by a dangerous vitamin deficiency )

Hayleigh calls walking "the most underrated form of exercise" and swears by it. She recommends 30-45 minutes of walking, ideally outdoors, for fresh air, movement, and a mental reset. To make it more effective ...