More tips for dieters

• Eat regular meals- at least three per day. This will prevent you from becoming too hungry and over eating later, don't snack between meals.
• Make sure your diet is made up mainly from fruit, vegetables and fibre rich foods like bread and pasta. These are filling, low in fat and good for you!
• Use low fat substitutes for dairy products wherever possible, for example, skimmed milk, low fat cheese, cottage cheese and yoghurt.
• Get used to taking your tea and coffee with skimmed milk and no sugar.
• Do not be fooled by low fat biscuits and cakes, or you might eat the whole packet! Instead, allow yourself to a small portion of the full fat version, and savour it!
• Don't eat large, heavy meals last thing at night or your body won't have chance to burn off those calories.
• Make sure you have a healthy breakfast to kick start your metabolism.
• Avoid frying food, instead use the grill which lets fat drip off the food.
• Soak excess fat from food before serving on absorbent kitchen paper.
• Replace desserts with fruit to satisfy the craving for something sweet.
• Drink plenty of water and low calorie drinks to help you feel full.
• Make yourself more active, climb stairs and walk all short journeys.
• Do an exercise class or take up a sport, not only does this burn up calories but you'll feel better and look more toned.
• Choose the lower fat options when in restaurants, avoid fried foods and rich sauces.
• Avoid using butter on bread, potatoes etc. If you must, use a small amount of margarine.
• Don't drink sugary drinks and beware of the hidden calories in alcohol.
• Don't be too hard on yourself, aim to lose weight slowly and it will stay off for good.
• Allow yourself treats occasionally or you may end up bingeing.
• Try and adopt a healthy attitude to food for life, rather than constantly being on a diet, that way you'll be able to achieve and keep the figure you want.