Food is to be enjoyed, not endured

You can still enjoy the foods you love while losing weight. No matter the foods you choose to eat or the diet you decide to go on,having a calorie deficit is important.

Be mindful of what you're eating,know the nutritional values and practise portion control. Change your mindset.You don't have to eat foods you don't enjoy.

Changing your cooking method alone can actually reduce the calories of some of your favourite foods.There is always a substitute as well.

To enjoy your food, eat only when you're hungry Do not succumb to cravings or emotional eating.Don't reach for food because you're lonely or bored.Food is fuel not therapy and can be enjoyable.

Eat mostly whole foods. Add colours to your foods,high-fibre fruits and more of non starchy vegetables and lower the consumption of starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn.

Beans are good sources of protein and Fibre.Whole grains are good too but all in moderation.Lean protein meat, poultry, and fish.Remove the skin of the chicken to reduce the calories to be consumed.Eat more fish and other seafoods than beef.You can have your favorite desert in moderation once in while.

Mindful eating is paying attention to when you're hungry and when you’re full.It allows you enjoy your food better by focusing on the eating. Paying attention to the flavours, textures,colours.Staying in the present and recognizing when full.

Try not to eat when driving, watching TV or busy doing something else. You lose track of the quantity you have eaten and likely to overeat.

Remember  choices of foods to eat starts at the grocery store.

Gradually change the choices of your foods to healthier ones. Low sodium, low sugar, low fat foods will make it easier to achieve a calorie deficit daily.

You can build a better relationship with food as you gradually remind yourself food is for fuel not therapy.