Weight-loss Tip: Cheat meals or carb binges are not necessary, but they can up-regulate some fat burning hormones such as leptin and thyroid hormones.

Weight-loss Tip: If lifting weights is not an option for you, then doing some easier cardio workouts such as running, jogging, swimming or walking will suffice.

Weight-loss Tip: By lifting weights, you will burn a few calories and prevent your metabolism from slowing down, which is a common side effect of losing weight.

Weight-loss Tip: A diet based on meat and veg contains all the fibre, vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy. There is no physiological need for grains.

Weight-loss Tip: A study has shown that drinking water a half hour before meals increased weight loss by 44 per cent over three months.