Dieting Nuggets

- Load up on fruits and greens. They are made up mainly of water and fibre, which have no calories.

- Keep fatty foods to a minimum. Things like fried chicken wings, mayonnaise and sausages could make your waistline bulge.

- Shelve the salt shaker and hold off on adding sugar to your coffee.

- Avoid eating processed foods such as hamburger patties and luncheon meat. They contain hidden fat. Opt for dishes made from freshly ground lean meat.

- Drink two glasses of water before meals or snack time. This will keep hunger pangs at bay.

- Halve your food intake. Share your meals with your dining partner or even order children's meals if you are in a restaurant.

- If you feel hungry in between meals, drink a glass of water or eat a piece of fruit.

- Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day, which is roughly an hour-lng stroll at a brisk pace. After all, walking is free

- Avoid crash diets. A consistent weight loss plan is more sustainable in the long run.