Portion size Are you eating all the right foods but still putting on weight? Check your portion size, you may be overeating.
Regular meals Aim for five small meals a day - one every three hours. Eating increases your metabolism, so skipping meals derails your diet.
Plan ahead Always have healthy food in your bag, fridge or desk drawer. Then, when you're hungry or confronted with a poor food choice, you won't sabotage your healthy eating plan.
It all adds up Stop thinking "crumbs don't have calories" - everything you eat adds up. Whether it's birthday cake in the office, or snacking at children's parties and while out with friends. Use your willpower for one week - you'll be amazed at the thousands of calories you save.
Have a night off It's not about being strict all the time. Once a week, enjoy your favourite food. But start eating healthily again the next morning - you'll feel terrific. On other nights, opt for a healthy choice on the restaurant menu - or better still, cook at home. It's the only way to have complete control over the ingredients used.
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