Flab to Fab 001

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This is part 1 in a summer series of my tips on eating healthy and getting fit.
I started Weightwatchers a couple of weeks ago and have also set myself a few rules in order to try and get healthier and have a better lifestyle.
The rules that I have tried to set myself are:

• No fizzy drinks (with full sugar)
• Eat 5 a day, every day
• Drink more water, even if its dilute
• Keep track of measurements every week and keep a record
• Exercise at least 3 days a week.
• No fried foods
• No bad snacks
• No cheese
• Friendly foods: salad, vegetables and fruit
• Choose brown/ wholemeal (bread, rice and pasta)

One of the key things that I have learnt is to try and stay motivated and set yourself small goals for weight loss/ getting fitter. If you want to lose weight take a photo of yourself at the beginning and use it to motivate yourself and it will make you want to change. 

A few weight loss tips are:

• Fruit and veg are your best friends. They are good for you and will all go towards your 5 a day.
• Tell people your losing weight. So if you get invited out for a meal with friends you don't have to say no because your worried about what your going to eat. If people know then they'll expect you to get a lighter meal or a salad.
• Do it for yourself! Don't do it just to please your family, partner or anyone else. You have to make sure your doing it for the right reasons and for you.
• Make sure you eat in moderation. If you want to eat a few Haribo sweets, do it! Just don't eat the whole packet. Everyone needs a treat every now and then, so don't deprive yourself of what you want.