OptionsKeep moving: Studies have shown that small extra movements can burn an additional 200 calories a day. That's 20 pounds a year. You burn additional calories with any sort of movement, even fidgeting. So park your car further from the shops, take

, celery, dry cereal, pretzels and your other favourite low-fat snacks. Make a habit of carrying a bag or two with you for those desperate moments when you're considering a bucket of buttered popcorn at the cinema (1000kcal), a large bag of wine gums (750

: Use a 'hunger scale' to assess your need to eat, suggests university-based nutritionist Linda Houtkooper. A 'one' means you're starving, and a '10' means you're stuffed. Your goal is to keep yourself between four and six. You won't drop so low that you

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in Days 2-5 are for Runner's World magazine subscribers only. (The good news is that you can get instant access to the articles, 12 issues delivered to your door, AND 30% off here). To begin with, here's how to make the most of running for weight loss

at least 10,000 steps (roughly five miles) in the course of every day. 6. Dare to be differentVary your running so that you feel excited about each session. Change your regular route, try a park in another town, go to a track, explore a new trail, run

energised. ‘Informal exercise’ – raking leaves, walking at every opportunity and taking the stairs instead of the lift – will also help. Personal trainer Luke Cunliffe advises his clients to take at least 10,000 steps (roughly five miles) in the course