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Most pre-packed foods have a nutrition label on the back or side of the packaging. These labels include information on energy in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal), usually referred to as calories. They also include information on fat, saturates (saturated…

Read More Interpreting nutrition labels at the back of a food product

Identifying or spotting a high-risk situation is going to become a very important skill in your battle against extra calories. The urges you feel should become a signal for corrective action. When are you most likely to find your eating…

Read More How to identify a “high risk situation” and some alternative ideas

For many of you, test situations arise every time someone tries to ply you with food. People around you – family members, co-workers, sometimes even strangers – can make it difficult to keep the extra calories at bay, by encouraging…

Read More Why do people insist that you eat more and how to say No

Much of your eating is actually on auto-pilot – you eat without thinking or appreciating the food. This way, you miss much of the pleasure of food and also end up eating more than you need. Think back to the…

Read More Examine eating patterns using mindfulness

Anyone attempting weight loss will come up against problems that keep us from using the tools and techniques outlined in Slims. This section will help you become an expert at problem-solving. These steps have come up after years of research…

Read More Six steps to problem solving

Tracking what you eat is one of most important habits you can inculcate to help with weight loss. However, sometimes, just documenting what and how much you ate isn't enough. This article introduces you to advanced food tracking. Once you…

Read More Tracking what you eat is sometimes not enough

If you have difficulty falling asleep, a regular bedtime ritual will help you wind down and prepare for bed. Check out our 10 tips to beat insomnia This ritual depends on what works for you, but the most important thing…

Read More How to get to sleep

Not necessarily, although many people do. On average, the long-term weight gain for a smoker who quits is about 3 - 4 kg. Why do some ex-smokers put on weight? Giving up smoking can lead to weight gain for several…

Read More Will I gain weight if I stop smoking?

Simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep. Following these 10 tips from The Sleep Council can help you have a more restful night. 1. Keep regular hours Going to bed and getting up…

Read More 10 tips to beat insomnia