DO eat a little of what you love every day

DO try new foods

DO eat breakfast

DO eat the rainbow; the food rainbow that is

DO drink at least 2 litres of water a day

DO get a good nights sleep

DO listen to your body

DO be prepared; always have a bag of snacks

DO an exercise everyday that gets your heart rate up

DO make mealtimes a screen free zone

DO eat little and often

DO remember that midnight snacks are for Enid Blyton books only

 

 

DON’T be afraid of eating fat (good fat that is)

DON’T obsess over calories; they don’t tell the whole story

DON’T eat something you hate just because it is good for you

DON’T listen to other peoples “food rules” listen to your body instead

DON’T view eating healthily as a diet but as a lifestyle

DON’T be afraid to experiment with food

DON’T obsess over your weight, measure progress in how you feel rather than the number on the scales

DON’T be disheartened if you “fall off the wagon”; starting a healthy diet is not a competition no one is keeping a score, its all about you

DON’T think that it is all or nothing, why not try making a few small changes in your diet at first like heaving a healthy breakfast

DON’T rely on processed food

DON’T go overboard on the alcohol;  your head will thank you for it

 

 

 

Disclaimer; the advice given is not a substitute for medical advice, always consult your doctor before embarking on any lifestyle changes.