Be aware, microwave fruit & be an early bird
10. Be calorie and fat-aware
Calorie intake is the difference between gaining weight, maintaining or losing weight, so be calorie-aware. Guessing the calorie content of food has been found to add about 400 calories to your daily total - 12,000 extra calories a month, so get to know the calorie and fat content of your favourite meals. Women over 35 should have no more than 1,900 calories a day.
11. Microwave your fruit dessert
Most fruits, especially exotic ones like pineapple and mango, taste sweeter when heated. Try microwaving a dish of mixed fruit salad for one minute and adding yogurt - you'll eat more slowly, and feel fuller.
12. Become an early bird
Exercising in the morning makes the most of the hormone cortisol, which wakes us up and gets us going. People who work out in the morning have also been found to be less prone to depression and feeling low, and to stick to their fitness programmes than those who wait until the evening.
By Monica Grenfell
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