1. Do not skip meals. This will only slow down your metabolism making you hungry all the time because the calories are conserved by the body.
2. 30 minutes of exercise before dinner will increase the metabolism for 2 hours. this helps increase the fat burning rate of the body.
3. Mix one teaspoons of Dijon mustard or satay sauce with a low fat yogurt  to make a delicious yet low fat mayonnaise.
4. Stuff your veggies like zucchini with your favorite fillings like chicken and fish making them healthier.
5. Fill your pita bread roll-ups with salad.
6. Practice making your family’s favorite foods with lesser salt, oils and sugars without sacrificing the taste. opt for herbs and spices to taste.
7. For extra iron in your salad, add alfalfa and mung beans.
8. Learn about nutrition and prepare healthy recipes to cook good food and encourage health eating.
9. Savor each bite during meals to decrease your appetite.
10. Consult a doctor first before engaging in any exercise and weight loss regimen.
11. Eat three small meals and two snacks everyday.
12. If possible, do not remove the skins of your fruit and vegetables because most of the nutrients are found to be concentrated under the skin.
13. When stir-frying, use chicken stock.
14. To get your metabolism on the go the whole day, drink warm water with just a squeeze of lemon juice before breakfast. Also helps in preventing constipation and good for the skin also.
15. Prepare a shopping list and buy only thefood taht you will use in your weekly menu plan.
16. Eat before you go food shopping to avoid buying things that appeal to your taste buds.
17. Incorporate in your soups or casseroles, legumes, soya bean or tofus.
18. Do not eat 3 hours before you sleep.
19. Find your weight loss “buddy” and help motivate each other to lose unwanted pounds and get fit.
20. Try removing the yolks when making your omelletes.
21. Make pasta a fast food choice.
22. Use chili in your meals. they are known to help increase your metabolism.
23. Drop ice cubes in baking trays to help absorb the fat.
24. Drink hot water instead of cold in the mornings can increase your body’s metabolism and burn more calories.

Be consistent in following your diet plan. May be hard to do at first but you will benefit greatly in the long run.