I need to start dieting... I've put on so much weight. I must shed at least 10KG by March 2011. Let's Start today.

Ten Dieting Hints - The CalorieKing(R)

1. Avoid fad diets. ~ They don't re-educate your eating habits. Eat 3 moderate meals daily that are nutritionally balanced. Drink adequate fluids.

2. Carefully plan each meal ~ rather than just grabbing haphazardly whatever comes into your line of vision. Use a shopping list at supermarkets.

3. Don't skip meals. ~ You are more likely to snack on high calorie, high-fat foods.

4. Use minimal amounts of fats and oil. ~ Trim fat from meat, and skin from poultry. Use low-fat dairy products and low fat salad dressings. Use fat-free cooking methods. Avoid fried foods, high-fat snacks and high-fat fast-foods, cookies, cakes and ice cream. Limit nuts.

5. Avoid sugar and foods high in sugar ~ such as sodas, fruit drinks, jams, chocolate, cookies, cakes, ice cream and ice confections. Use sugar substitutes and sugar-free diet products.

6. Eat at least 5 serves of fruits and vegetables each day. ~ Also eat whole grain cereal products. They are nutritious and help to prevent constipation.

7. There is no food that cannot occasionally be eaten, ~ for example chocolate, cake, dessert, wine. It is the quantity that is critical. Total deprivation can lead to binge eating.

8. Avoid alcohol when dieting. ~ Avoid regular sodas; use sugar-free diet drinks. Limit fruit juice. Be sure to drink adequate water.

9. When dining out, ~ avoid fried and sauce-laden dishes as well as pastries, regular salad dressings and desserts. Eat moderately. Quench your thirst on water, mineral water or low calorie diet drinks.

10. Take a multi-vitamin ~ and mineral suppliment when dieting, particularly if tired and irritable.

THE END.