Breakfast skippers won't lose weight. You may lack critical nutrients and eat more during the day.
Regular meals help burn calories quicker. It lowers the desire for high-calorie snacks.
Regular meals help burn calories quicker. It lowers the desire for high-calorie snacks.
Being active helps lose and maintain weight. Exercise helps burn calories you can't lose via diet alone.
People mix hunger with thirst. You might consume more calories when you need water.
Dieting may be easier with high-fiber meals. Fruit, vegetables, oats, wholegrain bread, brown rice and pasta, beans, peas, and lentils contain fibre.
Food labels may help you make better choices. Use calorie information to see how a meal fits into your weight-loss plan's daily calorie allocation.
Smaller plates cut portions. Smaller plates and bowls may help you eat less without feeling hungry.
Don't restrict any foods, particularly ones you enjoy, from your diet. Food bans increase cravings.
To avoid temptation, do not stock junk food – such as chocolate, biscuits, crisps and sweet fizzy drinks – at home.
A standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate. Over time, drinking too much can easily contribute to weight gain.
Plan your week's breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks to stay inside your calorie limit. Make a weekly shopping list.