will energise you on even the most stressful days. Why Weight?Discussions about weight loss are fraught with danger. On the one hand, obesity, heart disease and general dietary irresponsibility are on the rise; on the other, the idea that weight loss is the be

a healthy diet. Which is half the weight-loss battle.The other half, of course, is keeping the pounds off. Here again, runners have an advantage, because exercise is the most important factor in keeping weight off.So don’t wait another minute: you

oil is coconut or palm oil, which consist of 86 and 49 per cent saturated fat respectively. Coconut oil is even more saturated than beef fat and lard. Even labels that claim that a product is cholesterol-free can be misleading. Vegetable oils

– and visible oils, spreads and meat fats contribute equally to our consumption. Because fat is so rich in calories – there are 225 calories in 25 grams of fat, which is more than double the amount in the same weight of carbohydrate or protein – too much

, because running – especially quicker-paced running – is one of the best ways to fire up your metabolism (and keep it fired up). But to get maximal metabolic boost, you need to add weight training. Tweak your running sessions as well, and try to train twice

diet, so it's something I've kept up even after I've hit my target weight." 6. TELL THE TRUTH The first rule about weight loss is to be true to yourself. "If snack foods are your weakness, don't buy them – it really is that simple," says Lorna Gold, a

in the oven.Use Healthy GarnishesOne secret of weight-loss is making bland foods taste great. Smear the right mustard on a low-fat turkey sandwich and it becomes delicious. Use Worcestershire sauce to spruce up steamed broccoli and other healthy foods. Lightly