Did you know?

1 - Evidence shows that the best way to lose weight is to make long-term changes to diet and physical activity that result in a steady rate of weight loss. Aim to lose weight at around 0.5kg to 1kg a week (1lb to 2lb), until you achieve a healthy BMI

2 - Physical activity recommendations for adults

• Adults (19-64 years) should do 150 minutes every week
• Older adults (65+ years) should do 150 minutes every week

People who are overweight or obese should first aim to gradually build up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week

3 - If portion control is your dieting downfall and you can’t resist your favorite goodies, brush your teeth with mint-flavored toothpaste.

It’ll tell your brain the meal’s over. If you’re tempted to take another bite, you’ll quickly find out that most food doesn't taste good with a mouth full of cool mint flavor. 

4 - What’s the first thing you do when your clothes feel too tight? You put on a big baggy sweatshirt and pants. They’re comfortable... actually, a little too comfy.

Next time you gain a few pounds, squeeze into your skinny clothes instead. Wearing too-tight clothes to dinner will remind you which foods to eat and how much. 

5 - Are you a chronic overeater? Then buy new dishware. Downsize your plate, and you’ll downsize your waist.

As our waistlines have grown in the last 20 years, so have plate sizes.

Dinner plates once were about 10 inches across; now they’re 12 inches or more. So what? Those two inches increase your portions.

If you’re not ready to ditch your dishes, serve meals on salad or bread plates or in a small bowl, especially when you’re eating treats like ice cream.