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Keeping a journal - whether it be a detailed food diary or a simple journal about your feelings and experiences about losing weight -- is a vital part of staying motivated and inspired. Not only is it a way to vent your emotions and frustrations about losing weight, it is also a handy method for charting your progress and problem areas. Each week, take the time to review your previous entries. Where did the mistakes happen? Why did you overeat? What can you do to change your habits? Your jour...

This common belief is just as silly as the two above. Carbohydrate in any form whether a fruity, vegetable, confectionery, bread, pasta, or cereal is not the major culprit - particularly not at certain time of the day.

Here is the trick to fit into your swimmers this summer. Eat lots of 'real' foods. Keep away from processed and refined foods. Keep your diet as natural as possible with plenty of fruit and veggies and lea...

Why does fruit turn to fat after 12 noon? Can you eat fruit up to 11.59am, and then as the clock strikes 12 noon, it all turns into fat? This doesn't make sense - it is a complete fallacy. Eat fruit whenever you wish. It has no major effect on fat gain and will not turn to fat at any time of the day - we don't eat enough fruit now, let alone putting time restriction on when we should eat it!

In theory you could because drinking water before a meal (for example) can reduce your food intake, reduce your hunger sensation and leave you feeling fuller, all the while saving you kilojoules. And it’s easy to drink more water, if you can get organised in advance. For example:

1 Put a jug or bottle in the fridge so you always have chilled water on hand.

2 Make it a habit to have a drink every time you take a break or visit the toilet.

3 Keep your water within rea...

To really test your strength try wall push ups. This is where you place your feet up a wall behind you, and bring your body to an upright position.

To really test your strength try wall push ups. This ...

In theory you could because drinking water before a meal (for example) can reduce your food intake, reduce your hunger sensation and leave you feeling fuller, all the while saving you kilojoules. And it’s easy to drink more water, if you can get organised in advance. For example:

Finally! Here is your how-to guide to avoid the over-indulgence this Christmas, without feeling like you've missed out on the fun and festivities

With the party season baring down upon us, it is very easy to slip into the old habit of over-eating and over-drinking. Sticking...

So, to "get real" about resolving to lose weight this year, I have a few "mini resolutions" that I think will help you -- and me! -- be successful in our 2009 weight loss efforts!

This year, resolve to...Take it one day at a time.
Weight loss isn't about what you do on one ...