I'm glad you printed out that diet tip page back in January and stuck it to the 'fridge door...
Whatever diet you're on, you'll find this list of diet tips and tricks useful.
Remember that most diets fail because the dieter sets themselves targets which are unatainable so be realistic and find an eating/exercise balance that you'll be able to stick to. Take the time to find the diet which you'll find easiest to follow.
It took you months or years to gain the weight you have - allow yourself sufficient time to lose it.
Think about why you're eating - is it it because you are hungry or are you trying to fill another need with food. Are you sad, upset or just plain bored?
Diet Tips
Just say no - Practice what you're going to say when you are offered food. You can refuse that dessert/muffin/invite to lunch!
Drink plenty of water or low-cal soft drinks in the summer. It's good for you and will help stop you feeling hungry.
Don't overdo the fruit juice - It contains calories too...Try zero cal mixers such as fizzy water or zero calorie lemonade
Eating out? Don't be scared to say you're on a diet and ask for a child's portion, order one meal between two or ask for a doggy bag. If you don't feel confident enough for that then skip dessert or stay in!
Don't impulse buy in the supermarket - write a list before you go shopping and stick to it. If you don't have ice-cream, chocolate or cake in the house, you can't eat it!
Don't worry about leaving food on your plate at the end of your meal. We've all been conditioned to eat portions that are too big and a bit of wastage while you get down to the right portion size won't hurt.
Put your fork down between bites - it'll make you eat more slowly and you'll feel fuller on less food.
Eat several smaller meals instead of a single huge one.
Don't give up your favourite food treat completely. Just have a sensible amount of it.
If you need a quick burst of energy, forget sugary drinks or snacks, try a ripe banana instead!
Don't skip breakfast - you'll end up eating 'elevenses' or scoffing a big lunch!
Latest report about the importance of breakfast in diets (BBC)
If you're out for the night drink a glass of water or a soft drink alternately with alcoholic drinks.
Whatever diet you're on it's important to stay hydrated so drink plenty of water. It'll help to kill your appetite too.
Brush your teeth immediately after your meal to discourage yourself from eating more.
Avoid alcohol - as well as being a source of empty calories, it'll lower your willpower.
Plan your shopping so you always have healthy food in the house.
Trim all the fat from meat before cooking it.
Portion sizes have grown hugely over the past few years and so have we - so eat what you usually do but make the portions half the size - you'll soon get used to it.
Write down everything you eat for a complete week. You'll be able to see what you need to avoid eating and when.
Never, ever shop on an empty stomach ( saves money too! )
Dont fry food - bake, roast, grill, boil or steam it
Drink water or low calorie soft drinks.
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