You may think that you need to put in a lot of hard work if you are trying to lose weight. But just taking tiny steps like refusing a handful of cookie bars and soda bottles can help you get there. Do not believe us? Nutritionist Akansha Jhalani tells you how cutting back on sugar can help you lose weight. Cutting back on sugar can help you lose weight All those muffins and cookies are a major source of empty calories which causes the entire spike in your blood sugar levels. And when you overindulge on those sweet treats; your