25 WAYS ΤΟ SLIM without even trying!

Our simple diet tweaks will help you hit your weight-loss goals the easy way

It's that time of year again. After months of indulgence, you're ready to embrace the year ahead with a healthy new attitude. But with the cold weather making us crave comfort food, losing weight can feel impossible right now. The good news? You don't need an extreme exercise regime or restrictive low-cal plan to keep off the pounds. These bite-sized tips and tricks are so easy to take on board, you won't even realise you're doing them. 

LOSING WEIGHT MADE EASY

1 DINE IN THE LIGHT

Dim light makes you eat more because you're less self-aware and more likely to let go of inhibitions.

2 BRUSH YOUR TEETH AFTER YOUR EVENING MEAL

The minty flavour will make you less likely to snack in front of the TV.

3 BURN VANILLA-SCENTED CANDLES

The aroma reduces sweet cravings - and your house will smell delicious.

4 PRIORITISE YOUR SLEEP

Eight hours of shut-eye a night helps to maintain your metabolic rate.

5 GO SLOWLY

Slow the pace by putting your cutlery down between bites, and don't eat while doing other activities, such as watching TV or working.

6 USE RED PLATES

The brain sees red as danger, so you'll eat 40% fewer calories, according to German and Swiss scientists.

7 EAT LITTLE BUT OFTEN

People who ate six mini meals a day had a lower BMİ, found one study*.

Change your mindset

You don't need unbreakable willpower, just a new way of looking at things

8 KEEP A FOOD DIARY