Diet dos and don’ts

So you want to lose weight for your wedding? Here’s how

Don’t

• Eat when you're not hungry. Most of us have got into the habit of eating for reasons other than hunger, when we're bored or angry, say. Whenever you feel hungry ask yourself: "Am I really hungry or is it something else?" If it's a comfort you're after, do something else: have a bath, phone a friend, double-check your wedding plans.

• Expect a huge change in your weight overnight. Aim to lose 1 to 2lbs per week.
• Weigh yourself every day as you'll only be measuring changes in your body water. A weekly weigh in, at the same time of day, will give you a far more accurate record of your progress.
• Be fooled by low-fat food claims. Some foods may claim that they're low fat, even when the fat content could still be contributing up to 40 per cent of the calories. What's more, fat-free foods often need something else to replace the flavour, usually sugar!

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