Top Tips For Weight Loss

Try some or all of these suggestions to help you control your calorie intake. Each small step cumulatively can add up to quite a significant difference and help you to break some old habits and form new, healthier ones in their place. For more help and advice on healthy weightloss, including weightloss products, recipes and much more, visit www.bodybusy.co.uk.

If you simply can't or won't give up the naughty snacks, then try being good for 6 days out of 7 and treat yourself on the seventh. It worked for Mr T!

Aim for an average calorie deficit of just 500kcal per day. This target is realistic, sustainable and healthy. Over the course of a week the total calorie deficit will be 3500 kcal equivalent to 1lb (0.5kg) of bodyfat. That could turn in to 1 stone (6.5kg) in just 3 months!

When grilling bacon or sausage, allow the fat to drain away by placing it on a wire rack during cooking.

 No carbs after 9 p.m. Eat no bread, cereal, or pasta until morning. Extra carbs eaten at night often convert to fat.

Grate your cheese rather than slicing it. You will use a lot less cheese and save fat grams

For a great low-fat, low-sugar snack, try no-butter, low-salt popcorn. Two cups only has 60 calories!

If you just can't resist having something in your mouth, try chewing sugar-free gum

Have a salad or vegetable soup starter with your main meal and then exercise portion control on your main course

For a midnight snack, eat a little protein but no carbs. Try protein powder in water or a spoon of peanut butter.

Chill soups, gravies, and stews in the refrigerator, then skim the fat off the top.

Include more fibre to feel full. Eat lentils, dry beans, peas, vegetables, fruits, brown rice, and whole grains.

Drink 8 glasses of ice water every day. Cold water speeds up your metabolism while keeping you hydrated.

Eating fish instead of red meat saves you 90 calories per serving.

Chew each bite 12 times. This prevents overeating by giving your stomach time to realize what you have eaten.

Try meatless products like imitation mince, hot dogs, bacon, and burgers. Many have good taste and are low in fat.

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