TOP 5 weight-loss weapons

When you’re trying to lose weight, there’s no shortage of ready advice – whether it’s the latest diet book, your friends, fitness instructor or the supermarket checkout person, everyone has a different opinion on what you should do. Information overload? No question. The science of nutrition and weight loss is a fast moving field, providing a constant flow of new findings on how best to shed those stubborn kilos. The real challenge is navigating your way through the fad diets, oddball theories and phoney tummy-trimmers to find credible and trustworthy ways to achieve your weight-loss goals.

1. Harness your hunger

learning to recognise them in relation to appetite is now seen to be a top priority by dietitians and weight-loss experts. Getting in touch with your hunger and eating satisfaction (satiety, or feelings of fullness) is key to successful weight management, says leading