Think your self SLIMMER

The key to a successful weight-loss mindset is to avoid falling into the trap of thinking weight gain is inevitable as you age. Research at Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Derby found that dieters turned to comfort eating if they were despondent about their weight gain, but with positive psychological tricks they were able to lose weight more successfully.

ESTABLISH HABITS

Don’t introduce them all at once, however – start small and set yourself attainable tasks. ‘It may be tempting to promise yourself that you’ll lose half a), ‘but the reality is that working from a cold start, you’re unlikely to honour that level of commitment. It’s too much of a behavioural change all at once.’