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Well done for taking the first steps to a healthier, trimmer you. The information in this chapter will help you learn how to eat a healthier diet, both while you are trying to lose weight and in the longer term.

Many people spend years hopping from one diet to another but are still confused about what or how much to eat. Add to this the pressure of modern living, being short of time and the confidence to cook, as well as being surrounded by tempting and readily accessible food, and it’s little wonder we find it so hard not to put on weight. There isn’t a magic solution, but you can take more control by learning more about what and how much to eat and starting to incorporate more activity into your life.

This chapter explains the background to the diet, giving you guidance about the food groups that will be part of your eating plans.

This chapter has several sections:

• The key to weight-loss success outlines the principles of energy balance.

• What can I eat? takes you through the food-group system, explaining the importance of each group and providing you with useful tips for your diet.

• Your diet goal provides a breakdown of the calories and fat that you may have at each meal.

• Your meal blueprints helps you to plan healthy, balanced meals by giving you a clear guide of what to include each mealtime.

• Food and your mind helps you to identity why you eat and provides a few tips to keep you motivated.