Diet Items

Weekend dieting 'the hardest to stick to'

Sticking to your diet on a Saturday appears to the be hardest part of dieting, according to new research.

Slim into your ‘goal dress’ with M&S

M&S nutritionist Helen Stevenson offers up some diet and weight loss tips to get into you ‘goal dress’ this spring.

The Christmas Party Diet starts today

If you’re looking to slim down before Christmas now is the time to start dieting, say experts.

Three diet myths you've been led to believe

When you're trying to lose weight it's easy to believe everything you read. You're desperate for a solution so if that article in your local paper tells you eating nothing but nuts is the way forward you're willing to give it a go!

Five simple tricks for looking slimmer

Ok, you know what it takes to be slimmer. You know the only way to get a slimmer, more toned figure is to commit to a healthier lifestyle involving a low-calorie, balanced diet and lots of exercise. BUT you also know that this takes time

Ditch the sugar for diet success

Sugar is an enemy of your teeth AND your waistline - and can have far-reaching consequences on your health. Rebecca Dorta, nutritionist at Grayshott Spa, says sugar is a major issue in the war against obesity and many, if not all, health concerns.

Bootcamp beauties opt for FitFarm clothing

Ladies of all shapes and sizes can be bootcamp beauties and the new clothing range from FitFarms ensures you have everything you need to get exercising before, during and after camp. The clothing range will vary in size from small to XXL.

Diet vs Exercise

Are you thinking about losing weight? We all know that diet and exercise are the best ways of doing so and combining the two will give the best results. But here we look at the benefits of them both.

Is Facebook ruining your body image?

Pictures of muffin tops, bingo wings and double chins on social networks are making Brits more body conscious than ever before. This summer one in five Brits will want to get into shape after seeing themselves in an unflattering Facebook photo.

Why you're not losing weight

When you're on a diet and the weight is coming off you feel fantastic, don't you? All that hard work is paying off and suddenly all of the cravings and the sacrifices have been worth it.

Incorporate your favourite foods into a new mum plan

If you are coping with sleepless nights with a newborn, chances are you feel anything like a yummy mummy! But get your diet right and you will have more energy to cope. Forget faddy plans and eat your favourite food every two or three days.

Why wide waists are ruining our health

We all want our skinny jeans to skim easily over our hips, but it seems there is more to worry about than simply admitting to yourself that you need a bigger dress size. Research by Nuffield Health found 57% have a waist larger than the healthy size.

Celebrity diet tricks

Do you ever look at celebrities with their fabulous figures and wonder just how they do it? Besides having the money to wear the best clothes and have the best hairstyles, celebs use a series of tricks and tips to keep their figures trim and toned. Here are just a few.

Is the Dukan diet boosting sales of squid?

Calamari looks set to become the barbecue hit of the summer as the Dukan diet and recommendations from celebrity chefs boost the sales of squid. Supermarkets and restaurants have noted a sales surge in squid this year, particularly squid tubes.

Does calorie-counting work?

If you want to lose weight these days there are plenty of options available. From boot camps run by fitness instructors that push your physical strength to the limit to slimming clubs that offer support, advice and encouragement as you shed the pounds, there is an option for everyone.

Five things you MUST believe for healthy weight loss

With summer now upon us – although you could be forgiven for not knowing that thanks to the weather we’re having! – many of us will be thinking about trips to the beach and days spent lazing around a swimming pool…and dreading it!

Energy boosting breakfast you can have at your desk

Despite knowing that breakfast improves our focus and energy levels, it is often that breakfast becomes a second priority to the ever-growing in-tray, that sneaky trip to the gym and the bark from the boss. Maxitone has launched the Sculptress Diet.

Instant inch loss for your bikini body

Is it possible to get instant inch loss for that bikini or party outfit. Yes it is! From a session in the sauna, to eating well, to beauty treatments, there is plenty you can do to lose inches and boost confidence this summmer.

Be sensible with your pregnancy diet

Don't use pregnancy as a license to eat rubbish! New guidelines say a calorie controlled diet can reduce the risk of serious complications at birth, as well as keep your weight stable in the long-term. The study is published in the BMJ.

How to quit 'bad-snacking'

Bad-snacking is snacking on all the foods you know you should be avoiding. Snacking, you see, is no bad thing, if you’re nibbling on fruit or seeds.

Slim down for summer with your family dog

Your friendly family pooch may hold the answer to an easy weight loss and fitness plan. Lara Robbins from Cornwall has been overweight since her teens, but with the help of her six dogs she’s on track to drop six dress sizes by the summer.

Five foods every woman should eat

Everyone should eat a healthy diet. A nutritious, balanced diet can have many health benefits. However, there are certain foods that are particularly beneficial to women. Women are at risk of some illnesses and ailments more so than men and the following foods can help to prevent these.

Diet news: You can lose weight and eat carbs!

The majority of us think we need to stop eating carbohydrates such as biscuits, cakes and crisps when we go on a diet. A UK-wide survey found 63% think that successful weight loss requires cutting out certain types of foods.

Diet news: Try The Pure Package

If you have no time, but money to spare, you can take the hassle out of your summer shape-up plan by buying pre-prepared food. The Pure Package deliver delicious, ethically sourced meals to your door every day. Prices start from £26.95 per day.

How to maintain weight loss

You've done the hard work. You've dieted and you've exercised and you've lost the weight. Now it's plain sailing, right? Well no, not exactly.