Weight-loss Tip: A study has shown that drinking water a half hour before meals increased weight loss by 44 per cent over three months.

Weight-loss Tip: Some good fat sources to use in your meals: olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, butter and tallow. The best cooking fat to use is coconut oil.

Weight-loss Tip: Eat whole, unprocessed foods. Base most of your diet on whole foods. They’re healthier, more filling and less likely to cause overeating.

Weight-loss Tip: Eat soluble fibre. Studies show that soluble fibres may reduce fat, especially in the belly area. Fibre supplements can also help.

Weight-loss Tip: Here are some weight-loss friendly foods: tuna, beans and legumes, soup, cottage cheese, avocados, apple cider vinegar, nuts and chilis.

Weight-loss Tip: It is not necessary to count calories as long as you keep the carbs very low: 20 to 50g only. Stick to protein, fat and low-carb vegetables.

Weight-loss Tip: High protein diets can reduce obsessive thoughts about food by 60 per cent, reduce desire for late-night snacking by half, and fill you up.

Weight-loss Tip: Each one of your meals should include a protein source, a fat source and low-carb vegetables. Your intake should be around 20g to 50g per day.