1	Think Positive : Whatever you’re doing; keep reminding yourself this is for you.

2	Freeze Summer Fruit : Like grapes, pineapple and melon, long lasting mid-afternoon treats.

3	Spend Time in the Supermarket : Choose different sorts of vegetables and fruit. You’re saving lots of money by not eating naughties, so spend your money on a variety of fruit and vegetables.

4	Treat Yourself : Regularly to non-food presents such as an expensive shampoo, body lotion, bath oils or nail polish. Alternatively invest in a treatment at a beauty salon.

5	See Yourself As A Hero : Keep congratulating yourself, for every pound you’ve lost, you deserve it.

6	Measure Yourself Weekly : Sometimes you lose inches not pounds.

7	Buy Frozen Vegetables : you’ve always got a healthy, quick meal to hand.

8	Pile Your Plate : Fill your plate with vegetables. At least double your normal portion of vegetables or plan to half fill your plate with veg. This will fill you up.

9	If you’re Starving : Enjoy a slimmer soup or a low cal chocolate drink. This will stave off the hunger pangs.

10	Eat Off a Smaller Plate : Fool yourself, all the portions will look bigger.

11	Don’t Skip Breakfast : Never start the day without eating. You will only snack later, on high fat foods. Stick To Regular mealtimes and always eat three meals a day to keep blood sugar levels up.

12	Drink Plenty : Drink water, water, water!

13	Set Achievable Goals : Take a day at a time, a stone at a time, don’t think beyond that.

14	Don’t Feel Guilty : If you cheat, don’t let it ruin everything, you’ve worked hard so far.

15	Make Sure You Socialise : Don’t turn down invitations just because you’re dieting. Just be careful and choose wisely in restaurants.

16	Do It For Yourself : Wait until you’re ready to start, do not let anyone pressurise you into losing weight.

17	Don’t Get Disheartened : If you don’t lose weight for one or two weeks, think what you’ve achieved already and what you’re going to achieve in the future.

18	If You Feel Hungry : Nibble raw vegetables, drink some water, or clean your teeth.

19	Don’t Give Up : Others have done it. Therefore, so can I, I will and I can.

20	Desperate For Chocolate : If you fancy a chocolate snack, try your favourite in a fun size. You may find this will satisfy you.

21	Come Unstuck : Invest in some non-stick cookware. This will cut down the amount of fat used in cooking.

22	Take Time : Don’t eat your meals in a rush. Eat slowly, enjoy your food, you’ll feel far more satisfied.

23	Go For Quality Not Quantity : When you eat a meal you really enjoy, it’s the first and last mouthful that give you the most pleasure, so keep a close watch on portion size.

24	Don’t Be Seduced : Don’t eat more than you actually want or need. When full, leave the rest.

25	Be Brutally Honest : We underestimate how much we eat by 20% and overestimate how much exercise we take by 25%. All of which could mean an average weight gain of 1lb a fortnight.

26	Fill in your truth sheet! : Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day. Make gradual changes to your eating habits that can be maintained over long term.

27	Get The Right Support : This doesn’t mean a truss, be selective who you tell about your healthy eating plan. Some friends, even with the right intentions, may try to undermine your efforts.

28	Exercise, Exercise, Exercise : It doesn’t matter whether it’s walking, vacuuming, dancing around the kitchen or jogging, so long as you keep on the move.

29	Stop Being Negative : You get what you focus on. Instead of always dwelling on your weaknesses, retrain your mind to be more positive.

30	Don’t Deprive Yourself : Never ban your favourite foods from your diet. If you do, you won’t stick to your plan. Include some of your favourites in moderation, out of your treats.