6 EASIEST-EVER WAYS TO DROP A DRESS SIZE

(without counting a kilojoule!)

SWITCH HANDS

We all know the trick of chewing each mouthful 30 times to make you more aware of what you eat – but it just isn’t practical! To help you slow down and savour each bite, try swapping hands. Studies show just by switching to your nondominant hand, you’ll likely eat a third less without even noticing!

START EVERY MEAL WITH AN APPLE

The type of fibre in apples, known as pectin, helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer. In fact, research found that people who regularly nibbled on an apple or a pear prior to their main meal experienced dramatic weight loss.

POP YOUR SUNNIES ON

So you might look like a paparazzi-avoiding celebrity wearing your sunnies indoors, but your waist will thank you for it – it could help you eat 25 per cent less. US scientists found bright colours are stimulating and boost your appetite, so by dulling the colours you’ll naturally eat less.

DITCH YOUR HAYFEVER MEDS

Popping a daily antihistamine seems harmless, but new research found that regular doses of allergy meds can cause weight gain. It’s thought that antihistamines boost your Chat with your GP about alternative remedies.

TRY THE FLASH DIET

If you want to shed excess kilojoules, forget your food diary and start a photo diary instead! Unlike a written record of your food intake (which you could edit creatively), a pic of your food before you eat it means there’s nothing to hide. Download My Diet Tracker – Photo Food Journal, free from the App Store.

DON’T GET MOONSTRUCK

If you’re feeling peckish, blame it on the full moon. Studies show we tend to eat 8 per cent more when the moon’s at its fullest. The new moon should mean you’ll feel like eating less, so start your diet then!