Eat Well, Feel Great

Keep a Food and Activity Diary –

Writing down what you eat and drink you are more likely to be successful at losing weight and keeping the weight off for good.

Plan ahead and don’t skip any meals –

Eating regular meals is very important for weight control. Missing meals can increase the temptation to snack on high calorie, unhealthy snacks.

Get the right balance –

Try not to overload your plate – Fill half your plate with vegetables or salad, then a quarter of the plate, your choice of protein food: meat, fish, eggs, beans or other non-dairy sources of protein eg soya mince or tofu – then the last quarter starchy foods: potatoes, pasta, noodles or rice.

Downsize your plates –

Use smaller plates and bowls- you’ll give yourself less and are likely to eat less! Eating smaller portions of food is one of the easiest ways to cut calories!

Slow down when your eating –

allow your brain time to register that you are full.

Avoid temptation! –

Avoid buying large or super-sized meals when you're out – opt for the smaller servings. Likewise don’t buy jumbo bags of crisps or king-sized bars of chocolate instead choose the individual-sized bags or the mini chocolate bars.

Avoid distractions -

when eating for example eating whilst on the phone or watching TV. Focus more on the food you’re eating this may help to prevent you overeating.

Read food labels and choose single servings -

Many pre-packed foods contain more than one serving, make sure you only eat one serving!