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Originally Posted by Josy

I personally think the first mistake your making Miz is being stuck in the mentality that your 'on a diet', scrap those thoughts and just aim to get into a routine of eating more healthy food.

For motivation why not give yourself little rewards (not food related) but say for example every 5lbs you lose treat yourself to something nice like clothes?

That way you get some motivation, get something to look forward to and if it's clothes you end up with a lovely new wardrobe.

Increase protein and healthy fat intake
- meat, fish, eggs, nuts, avacado, some cheese, beans etc.

Decrease "simple" carb intake
- bread, rice, pasta, chips etc.

Decrease sugar intake
- drinks, chocolate (dark is fine), pastry etc.

"Complex" carbs are a good source of energy
- fruit & veg (3 veg:2 fruit for 5 a day), wholemeal bread/rice/pasta

Look for alternates e.g. sweet potato over potato, cauliflower rice over white rice, healthier oils

And remember - treat yourself!!!!!