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According to data from the Health Survey for England, 25.9 percent of adults are obese, and 37.9 percent are overweight.<\/p>\n
To lose weight, or target belly fat, Dr Sara said to start by \u201cmeasuring your waist circumference\u201d, and the number should be \u201cless than half of your height\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor example if you are five foot four, you want your waist to be 29 inches,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut if you\u2019re 32 inches, that\u2019s when you\u2019re in that unhealthy zone, so we want to try and bring that down.\u201d<\/p>\n
The healthcare expert added: \u201cIt ultimately comes down to exercise and diet. When it comes to dieting, there is so much advice out there, but I like to do five tips.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Dr Sara remarked: \u201cLearn to eat properly again! Have a table, a plate, learn to chew, learn to appreciate the tastes on your plate rather than shovelling it in on your way to work or at your desk, or in front of the TV.<\/p>\n
\u201cMindful eating, we know, helps with maintaining healthy body weight.\u201d<\/p>\n
The doctor explained: \u201cNot feel so restrictive when it comes to dieting, you can actually eat more.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s eating more of the right foods, the lower calorie higher nutrient foods, found in a lot of plant-based foods.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe restrictive aspect of dieting can really put people off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Dr Sara said \u201cit\u2019s ok to snack\u201d but the \u201cright foods to snack on\u201d need to be chosen. Instead of \u201cprocessed, salty, sugary foods, the ideal snack is something like nuts\u201d as they\u2019re high in healthy fats, fibre and protein which will stabilise blood sugars so you don\u2019t get these massive cravings, and help you feel fuller for longer\u201d.<\/p>\n In terms of eating small meals – four to five a day – to aid weight loss, Dr Sara said: \u201cIt really depends on you as a person and also what you\u2019re eating.<\/p>\n \u201cFor some people, grazing works, for others they need that structure in their day otherwise they end up grazing too much.\u201d<\/p>\n She also said some \u201crespond better to a bit of fasting between meals\u201d, but if you find yourself hungry, have a small snack but \u201cmake sure it\u2019s a good one\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cAlcohol is high in calories,\u201d Dr Sara explained. \u201cThere are so many really good low-alcohol and no-alcohol drinks out there now, we have the options to swap.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of people just miss that taste, and we have that option now, so it\u2019s a really viable option for people.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDo not attempt crash diets,\u201d the doctor warned. \u201cWe know they\u2019re not sustainable.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are lots of celebrities out there endorsing them but they don\u2019t work, you end up yo-yo-ing, it can affect your metabolism, it can affect the way your body stores fat. It\u2019s not healthy, it\u2019s not sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n
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5. Steer clear of crash diets\u00a0<\/h3>\n