Weight-loss Tip: Skip drinking sodas. You’ll be amazed by how much weight you drop by simply switching to water.

Weight-loss Tip: Give your protein extra low-calorie flavour by adding a salsa or chutney instead of a gooey cream sauce.

Weight-loss Tip: Eating liquid-based foods such as natural smoothies and low-sodium soup can help you cut back on calories yet feel full.

Weight-loss Tip: Decaf coffee is a great low-calorie fluid when you’re having cravings.

Weight-loss Tip: Muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does, so try twenty minutes of strength training two to three times a week.