Weight-loss Tip: Take every opportunity to move around, even in small ways. Studies show fidgety people tend to be skinnier.

Weight-loss Tip: Natural applesauce is an excellent dip for fruits such as bananas and melons.

Weight-loss Tip: A pedometer can help keep track of your steps. If you’re not taking 10 000 steps a day, you’re not moving enough.

Weight-loss Tip: Outsmart your hunger hormone. Eat small, balanced meals about every three hours or so.

Weight-loss Tip: Start with soup. People who eat a low-calorie vegetable soup before a meal consum 20 per cent fewer calories during the meal.