Face up to it, there is no quick fix solution to shedding excess pounds. It took a considerable periodto get to the size you are now. So it’s going to take time to lose it.

For long term success slow and steady is the the best way.

* Drink lots of water;
* Avoid sweetened canned and bottled drinks;
* Eat lots of high water content foods;
* Increase your fiber intake;
* Consume a wide variety of vegetables. One way is to eat differently colored vegetables. Greens are particulary beneficial
* Pause to think before you eat. Ask yourself if it’s going to nourish you;
* Watch what you eat. Accompaniments can be very high in calories, fat sugar and salt;
* Never skip a meal;
* Eat soon after you get the first hints of hunger. Do not wait until you’re really hungry or you risk overeating;
* Make good choices when picking a snack. Fruit along with a few nuts or seeds is a healthy snack;
* Chocolate should be a luxury not part of your dairy diet;
* Watch your coffee consumption. You’ll be surprised how many calories there can be in a latte;
* Make the right choices when eating carbohydrates. Go for the complex carbs. For example replace white bread with wholemeal;and
* Always read the ingredients and nutritional information on food labels.

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