A Registered Dietitian Who Lost 100 Pounds By Making ‘Lifestyle Changes’ Shares 3 Tips For Losing Weight That Are ‘Totally Free’: Hydration, More
June 28, 2025 by Mariam Qayum
Losing weight doesn’t always require fancy supplements or expensive meal plans. Just ask Ilana, a registered dietitian who lost 100 pounds by focusing on sustainable lifestyle shifts—not restriction or perfection.
In a recent TikTok that’s gaining traction, Ilana shared several practical, no-cost strategies that helped her shed the weight and keep it off. “If you’re new here, I’m Ilana,” she says. “I’m a registered dietitian who lost 100 pounds.”
Her message? Focus on behavior, not willpower. Here are three totally free tips she swears by:
Ilana says you don’t have to ban your favorite foods—but you do need to stop staring at them all day.
“You don’t have to ban your favorite temptations,” she explains, “but you don’t need them taunting you on the kitchen counter.”
In other words: make your environment work for you. If you know you’re the type to devour an entire bag of candy in one sitting, the best move might be not buying it in the first place. “If you love gummies and know that you could eat an entire bag in one sitting—don’t buy them.”