34 diet and fitness tips you need to know

16. Cut down on alcohol
'If you're trying to lose weight, remember to count the booze - a single gin and tonic has about 140 calories.'
Dr Annabel Bentley, assistant medical director, BUPA

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17. Write down your diet goals
'If you don't know why you want something, it won't be as important for you to get it. But be positive. Don't write down things like "I don't want to be this big or this fat". This is telling yourself what you don't want. Instead write down positive goals like, "I want to look great in my little black number on Valentine's Day". This is telling yourself exactly what you want.'
The Ediets nutrition team. Try out the iVillage Body Boost Diet

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18. Go tropical
'Tropical fruits, especially pineapples and paw paw are very good foods to protect you against cellulite. They're extremely rich sources of beta carotene, which is very important for healthy skin and contain natural enzymes that are extremely good for the digestions and help break down fat deposits.'
Naturopath and nutritionist Michael Van Straten

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19. Take the half hour challenge
'Exercise burns calories. A daily 30-minute brisk walk will burn around 1,500 calories every week. Over six months this totals a staggering 39,000 calories - the equivalent to over 11lb of fat.'
Diet guru Rosemary Conley

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20. It's in the can
'Canned rice pudding is great for lifting calcium levels, pilchards offer Omega-3 fatty acids and vegetables are full of vitamins. Adding beans, peas and lentils into a dish will make it go further and increase the protein and iron values of the meal.'
Personal Trainer to the stars Matt Roberts, is fronting the Canned Food, Ten Minute Tasters campaign

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