 |  Dr Frankie Phillips
Frankie works for the British Nutrition Foundation. She has experience of advising patients about their diets and has appeared on a range of television and radio programmes. She has a wealth of experience in a broad range of nutritional topics, with an interest in promoting positive messages about food. |  |
- Snacks.
When going out, take snacks with you. Try some dried or fresh fruit, to avoid being tempted by a chocolate bar or burger van.
- Travelling.
Keep some healthy snacks in the car with you so that you aren't tempted to fill up with fat as well as petrol.
- Fresh fruit.
Make sure that you have fresh fruit on hand - no-one wants an apple that has seen better days.
- Chill out with a hot drink.
Tea and coffee can be a great pick-me-up - use semi-skimmed milk and sweetener instead of sugar.
- Freeze it.
Keep your favourite chocolate bar in the freezer. You'll still be able to enjoy the taste, but it will be impossible to eat it all quickly.
- Pin up your goal.
Put it somewhere that will remind you of your mission every day.
- Don't miss out.
Include favourite foods from time to time, the occasional treat is important.
- Swap it.
Swap some foods for lower fat and lower calorie alternatives, so it barely feels like you are trying.
- Make a list.
Before you head for the supermarket, think about what you need and try to stick to it.
- Be aware of the portion size.
Don't feel that you have to eat it all.
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