Practise leaving some food on your plate when you have finished a meal. So many of us are conditioned to eat everything put in front of us. Similarly, don't clean the children's plates by eating what they have left.
Rule 10
Exercise helps in a weight reduction program. Walking, swimming, cycling or other exercise requires more calories than a sedentary lifestyle. It also tones your body. Don't have a lengthy exercise session once every week or two, it is better to have shorter sessions at least two or three times a week.
Understanding these rules and, of course, implementing them, will give you an insight into the mechanics of losing weight and more chance of attaining a slim figure and keeping it.