Things you can do to lose weight

get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week read food labels – products with more green colour coding than amber and red are often a healthier option swap sugary drinks for water – if you do not like the taste, add slices of lemon or lime for flavour cut down on food that's high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereal for wholegrain alternatives share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day