Calorie Counting/Weight Loss

1000 calories is IDEAL to begin with when you first go on a diet. Don't go below 1000 though.

If I ever put on some weight/jeans get tight etc this is how I alter my diet [it ALWAYS works for me]:

1. Cut out bread completely from my diet [bread is bloating, especially stodgy white varieties]
2. Try and cut down on dairy products or use skimmed milk whenever possible
3. Salads instead of sandwiches [sooo boring I know]
4. No mayonnaise/creamy dressings [try something like balsamic vinegar or make a healthy dressing with different oils etc]
5. Plenty of fish ie mackerel is good for omega etc
6. No eating after dinner on a night

Always works for me.