Weight-loss Tip: Identify the emotional triggers that lead you to seek unhealthy comfort food. Picture your goal weight the next time a trigger strikes.

Weight-loss Tip: Take every opportunity to move around, even in small ways. Studies show fidgety people tend to be skinnier.

Weight-loss Tip: Natural applesauce is an excellent dip for fruits such as bananas and melons.

Weight-loss Tip: A pedometer can help keep track of your steps. If you’re not taking 10 000 steps a day, you’re not moving enough.

Weight-loss Tip: Exercising in a group or with a friend helps greatly in ensuring you exercise regularly and consistently.

Weight-loss Tip: Invest in single-serving containers and use them for leftovers. That way, you won’t polish off everything in one go.