Tips for reducing weight successfully
Eat the right balance of healthy foods. (see Healthy Eating habits)
Do more physical activity (see Keeping Active)
Use a smaller plate to help you eat smaller portions
Instead of frying food, try grilling, baking, poaching or steaming
Use pulses instead of meat in casseroles and soups
Snap out of bad habits such as having a biscuit with your tea or coffee
Keep busy, take up a new hobby to help you stop snacking
Snacks aren't all bad, as long as you choose healthy options:
Tempted by: Replace with:
Biscuits Apple or banana
Cheese and crackers Fruit bun
Packet of crisps Popcorn (unsweetened)
Slice of fruit cake Slice of malt loaf
Full fat yoghurt Low calorie/diet yoghurt
Shopping
Whether you're trying to lose weight or improve your diet, the choice you make at the supermarket can make a difference.
When you reach the check-out, the contents of your trolley should reflect the chart on Healthy Eating Habits, with plenty of fruit, vegetables and starchy foods, and moderate amounts of lean meat and pounltry, fish and dairy products.
If you buy ready-meals, sauces and other manufactured foods, remember that these can be high in faty, salt and sugar, so always check the labels.
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