You don’t need a big diet overhaul to lose weight before summer. In fact just a few simple changes is all you need to see a big difference. Not only will you look slimmer but you will feel better too! Here’s how to burn an extra 400 calories a day – it’s really that easy!
Swap your milky latte for an Americano with skimmed milk
Go for a 30-minute speed walk at lunchtime
Snack on olives or rice cakes rather than peanuts and crisps
Try swapping meaty sausages for Quorn ones
Total saving – 400 cals!
Swap cheese on toast for beans on toast
Trim all the fat off your meat before cooking and drain off excess fat and oils
Downside your large fizzy drink to a small one when eating out
Change hard cheeses for creamy avocado slices in your lunchtime sandwich
Total saving – 400 cals!
Leave the butter off your toast in the morning and opt for jam instead
Reduce all portions of carbs by half and replace with extra for salad and veg
Loose the creamy salad dressing and go for lemon and oil or balsamic vinegar
When ordering a takeaway go for steamed rice over special fried rice
Total saving – 400 cals!
Swap a pain au chocolate for a toasted crumpet with a teaspoon of chocolate spread
Swap your pasta and pesto for a fresh tomato and vegetable sauce
Want any ice cream? Have it in a bowl instead of a cone to save calories
Try making your sandwich with mustard rather than mayo
Total saving – 400 cals!
Swap 2 whole scrambled eggs for 4 scrambled egg whites or 1 poach egg to save calories at breakfast
Swap a jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw for one with baked beans and salad
Instead of a chocolate brownie try an aero mousse
Always choose a pizza with a thin base and swap pepperoni for ham, chicken, sweet corn or tuna
Total saving – 400 cals!
Switch your usual can of tuna in oil for tuna in spring water
Downsize your wine from a large glass to a small and save instant calories
Swap the croutons in your salad for extra crunchy veg such as celery or peppers
Choose plaice over cod or haddock at the chippy
Total saving – 400 cals!
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