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7 tips to help you lose weight with the 12-week plan



Start the best possible start with the NHS weight loss plan with 12 weeks with these 12 diet and exercise tips.

1. Do not skip breakfast

Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You may lack essential nutrients and nibble more throughout the day because you are hungry. Discover five healthy breakfasts.

2. Eat regular meals

Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories faster. It also reduces the temptation to snack foods high in fat and sugar. Learn more about eating healthy.

3. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are low in calories and fat and high in fiber - 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain a lot of vitamins and minerals. Read to get your 5 a day.

4. Be more active

Being active is the key to losing weight and keeping it off. In addition to providing many health benefits, exercise can help burn excess calories that you can not eliminate by diet alone. Find an activity that you like and that you can incorporate into your routine.

5. Drink a lot of water

People sometimes confuse thirst and hunger. You can consume extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need.

6. Eat high fiber foods

High fiber foods can help you feel full, which is great for weight loss. Fiber is found only in plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables, oats, wholemeal bread, brown rice and pasta, as well as beans, peas and lentils.

7. Read food labels

 Use the calorie information to determine how a particular food matches your daily caloric intake in your weight loss plan. Learn more about reading food labels.

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