10 steps to a healthier weight

Follow these ten simple steps to reach your healthy weight without feeling deprived:

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  Step 01 - Fill up on breakfast

  Do you skip breakfast believing this will help you eat less and lose weight?

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  Step 02 - Follow a regular meal pattern and prepare healthy meals

  A regular meal pattern helps weight loss

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  Step 03 - Make healthier food swaps

  Regularly using higher fibre, lower fat and lower sugar varieties of foods you commonly eat can make a BIG difference over time.

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  Step 04 - Caution with your portions

  Are you eating more than you think?

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  Step 05 - Be mindful when you eat and plan ahead

  Eating fast, on the run, and while distracted by other activities like television, can lead to you eating more food that you realise or need.

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  Step 06 - Include plenty of vegetables in your meals & snacks

  Your mother was right when she said you should eat your vegetables.

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  Step 07 - Get into the fruit habit

  How often do you feel like a snack or get the urge for "something sweet"?

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  Step 08 - Be smart with snacks

  You don't have to give up all snacks when trying to lose weight.

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  Step 09 - Choose drinks wisely

  Sweet drinks have become "normal" and "everyday". Their high sugar content contributes to weight gain and tooth decay.

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  Step 10 - Ditch the takeaways. Be healthy in a hurry!

  Takeaway meals are not helpful for weight loss.