1. Use a smaller plate. The simple act of downsizing your portion sizes will allow you to cut 500 calories without feeling deprived. Tip: choose a bread and butter plate instead of a dinner plate to serve your lunch and dinner.

2. Swap fizzy drinks for water. Swap your usual two cans of soda for water and you can cut around 200 calories from your daily intake. This will also help your body to burn extra calories, as a hydrated body functions better, thus increasing your metabolism.