Diet & Fitness 

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How much fat do I really need?

The government's recommendation is that no more than 35 per cent of your daily calories should come from fat. So, if you're consuming 2,000 calories a day you should be eating no more than 70-75g fat.

In order to lose weight, your calorie expenditure must be higher than your calorie intake. It's therefore important not only to monitor how much fat you consume, but also to watch your calorie consumption. If you combine this realistic diet with a regular exercise routine, you can lose weight healthily.

Why not have a look at The Shape Up Challenge, iVillage's free, eight-week healthy eating and exercise plan. It includes loads of nutritional tips as well as motivational advice to get you started. Good luck.

Why not chat to other iVillagers about healthy foods on the Eating For Health message board. Take a look at some of the LIVE discussions happening now on the board:

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