Are you a big eater? Does the thought of eating less terrify you? Don't worry! It's not as scary as you think. Take some simple advice and losing weight will be much more manageable.

We all know we need to have a well balanced diet. But this doesn't mean your diet has to be boring, just well planned. Sit down with your low fat recipe books and plan your week's meals before you go grocery shopping. Do not shop while you're hungry as you'll buy more. Only buy what's on the list. See how good it feels to have your shopping trolley full of mostly fruit and vegetables!

It's all about attitude. You can train your mind to think differently about eating, really, you can. Try using small plates when you serve up meals. I'm not being comical, it really works! You'll feel like you're eating more! Also, don't eat your evening meal too late. Eat early and then brush your teeth immediately. For some reason this makes evening cravings dissipate.

So in a nutshell, what should we be eating? The answer is five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit per day. Consider putting fruit on your cereal or porridge each morning and you'll have met the first requirement of one piece of fruit. It won't be too hard to munch on an apple at a regular time each day (such as when you're walking to the post office or coming home from work). I eat a carrot every day for morning tea as raw carrots actually take quite a lot of eating and I can then tick off my first serving of vegetables for the day.

Eat slowly and savour every mouthful. Think about the texture and flavour of the food as you chew. Enjoy the eating experience more. Drink water with your meals as a habit as it will help fill you up. Chop up your favourite fruit and leave it in a container in the fridge. It's amazing how we're all more inclined to eat fruit when it's already bite sized. It's amazing at a kid's party when you bring out plates of chopped up fruit how the kids won't generally complain and will polish off every last morsel!

Most of our social events with friends and family are based around the activity of eating, and usually, eating too much. You can change all that and usher in a new healthier habit for everyone by suggesting different kinds of meetings. For example, arrange a walk together instead of a meal together, arrange a fun game in the local park instead of an binge in a smorgasboard restaurant, organise a card game instead of a cafeteria. The company is the important thing, afterall. And you'll all feel the benefit.

When heading out to social or sporting events, be kind to your body and your budget by packing healthy foods before you go. Most venues stock fast foods which are high in fat. In addition, you often waste previous time as a family by queuing up. If you worry that your kids will be missing out, you could buy them a treat after they've filled up on sandwiches and fruit. By then the smell of hot fries and chips will not seem as irresistable!

In reality, I know no one whose diet meets nutritional requirements every single day. These days everyone is so busy that it's becoming harder and harder. That's why my whole family takes daily health supplements in the form of whey protein shakes or capsules, in order to keep sleek and slender. My wife and I have great peace of mind that our kids are receiving all the vitamins and minerals they need, even on busy days. After walking and sport, I make sure we all have a protein-based shake to help repair and tone muscle. No one here complains about a nice tasting milkshake and we all feel the benefit.

It's not as hard as you think to lose weight by eating well. It's not about fad diets, because these never result in sustained weight loss, and it's not about starving yourself, because you'll feel like you're missing out on pleasure. It's about organisation and retraining yourself by employing a few tricks which are tried and true.

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