Weight-loss Tip: The importance of eating plenty of protein cannot be overstated. This has been shown to boost metabolism by 80 to 100 calories per day.

Weight-loss Tip: Cut back on sugars and starches. This will lower your insulin, which means you will automatically eat less calories without hunger.

Weight-loss Tip: Don’t try fads and gimmicks. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Losing weight takes time and hard work, but you can do it.

Weight-loss Tip: A Mediterranean diet not only comes with heart benefits, but leads to more weight loss than low-fat diets.

Weight-loss Tip: Remember these five smoothie ingredients: frozen berries, a banana, skim milk, a teaspoon of honey, and a teaspoon of psyllium seed husks.

Weight-loss Tip: Eat a fibre-filled apple before a meal to help you feel full faster.

Weight-loss Tip: Make sure you check food labels and avoid anything with more than four grams of sugar per serving.

Weight-loss Tip: Replace your scale with a tape measure. Aim for 32 for waist or less for women, and 35 or less for men.