Best diet tip 7: Eat several mini-meals during the day.

If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. When you’re hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be challenging.

Studies show people who eat four to five meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight.

Consider dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying as many of them as you can early in the day as dinner should be the last time you eat.

Best diet tip 8: Eat protein at every meal.

Protein is more satisfying than carbohydrates or fats and thus may be the new secret weapon in weight control.

Diets higher in protein and moderate in carbohydrates, along with a lifestyle of regular exercise, have an excellent potential to help weight loss, say experts.

Getting enough protein helps preserve muscle mass and encourages fat burning while keeping you feeling full. So be sure to include healthy protein sources, like yoghurt, cheese, nuts or beans in meals and snacks.

Best diet tip 5: Enjoy your favourite foods.

Putting your favourite foods off limits leads to weight gain because it triggers ‘rebound’ overeating, say experts.

Instead of cutting out your favourite foods altogether, be a slim shopper. Buy one fresh biscuit instead of a packet, or a small portion of sweets instead of a whole bag.

Basically, enjoy your favourite foods but in moderation.

Best diet tip 6: Enjoy your treats away from home.

When you need a treat, consider taking a walk to the shop or planning a family outing to get it.

By making it into an adventure, you don’t have to worry about the temptation of having treats in the house.

When you just can’t get out, stock your kitchen with fresh fruit, which can be every bit as delicious as any other dessert.

Best diet tip 3: Consider whether you’re really hungry.

Whenever you feel like eating, look for physical signs of hunger.

Hunger is your body’s way of telling you that you need fuel, so when a craving doesn’t come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it. When you’ve finished eating, you should feel better, not stuffed, bloated or tired.

Keeping your portion sizes reasonable will help you get more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.

Best diet tip 4: Be choosy about night-time snacks.

Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax.

Sitting down with a packet of crisps or biscuits in front of the television is an example of eating amnesia, where you mindlessly eat without being hungry, just out of habit.

To stop doing this either make the kitchen out of bounds after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack.

in-trim diet tip 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages.

People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need. If you don’t like plain water, try adding a slice of citrus fruit or a splash of juice. Brew infused teas like mango or peach, which have lots of flavor but no calories.

in-trim diet tip 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.

Start by focusing on getting the recommended five servings of fruit and vegetables each day. It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fibre goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food. You’re also less likely to overeat because fruit and vegetables displace fat in the diet, not to mention the health benefits of fruit and vegetables. To get more vegetables into your diet work them into meals instead of just serving them as sides on a plate.

More diet tips to follow!

A little nibble between meals helps you avoid dips in blood sugar that leave you so ravenous you lose your willpower. Just be sure to choose a snack that satisfies. Avoid high sugar treats, such as chocolate and biscuits. Instead aim for a combination of protein (try yogurt), fiber (a piece of crunchy fruit) and healthful fats (a few nuts). All those nutrients take longer to digest—which means you feel full longer.

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