Want to look and feel fabulous this festive season and beyond? For many of us, having a bigger tummy is our major bugbear, and it’s not just about how it looks in your party dress. Carrying weight around your middle also ups your risk of many health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
The good news is that losing weight and slimming your silhouette is easy with the right diet – and there’s still time to make a big difference before the celebrations start. So, for a little extra self-confidence and better health, try our plan, devised by nutrition expert Helen Foster.
YOUR SLIM-DOWN PLAN
While it’s fine to swap or repeat days, don’t swap meals, as days are calculated to ensure you get the right mix of food groups and nutrients. Aim to drink two litres of no- or low-calorie fluid, such as water and herbal tea, each day. It’s also important to try to stick to NHS exercise guidelines: do strengthening activities two days a week,
