Saving enough calories to create a deficit is easier than you might think.

How about…

1. Swap your 6 usual biscuits (eg digestive) for 2 sexy ones (eg dark choc and ginger) – saves 260kcal/day (I love these)

2. Make your Monday-Friday Costa latte a Saturday treat instead – saves 492kcal/week

3. Use tinned tuna in spring water or brine rather than oil – saves 80kcal per can

4. Use 1-cal oil spray instead of olive oil when cooking – saves around 250kcal each time, if you use a decent glug (30ml)

5. Try balsamic vinegar instead of mayo (or instead of as much mayo!) with salads or tuna sandwiches – saves around 180kcal each time if you tend to slap it on like I do (you could also switch to light mayonnaise, but where’s the joy in that??)

Aim for swaps that still taste good. Being miserable is pointless and won’t help you keep up any changes for very long.

Food should still be fun, even in a calorie deficit!