Losing weight before meant eating boring and tasteless foods and doing so – it was a torture. That doesn’t have to be the case. You can still eat most of your favourite foods and still enjoy its taste. In most cases it’s all about making substitutions with your ingredients.

Here are 10 pretty straightforward suggestions. Though some of the tips may be easy to do, others would prove more time consuming. We are confident that within these tips you’ll find at least one that suits you and your weight loss management plan in no time.

• You can lower the fat content of beef by draining and browning it first then have it rinsed with hot water. Its fat content will be reduced by 50% and still retain its flavour.
• Cheddar cheese can be used instead of mozzarella cheese to reduce its fat and calorie by fifty percent.
• In pasta dishes use soft cheeses such as cottage cheese instead of full cheese.
• Oil can be replaced by fruit juice, wine or salad dressing when making your marinades. The extra acidic taste will make your mouth water whilst reducing the fat.
• You can use chicken broth instead of butter on your pasta and rice.
• Replace whole milk with skimmed milk for save you an 8g of fat per glass.
• Chicken/beef broth or wine can also be a substitute for oil for added flavour without the added fat.
• Two egg whites can also substitute for one whole egg.
• You can also lower the calorie content of meat or vegetable by baking it in lieu of deep frying. To do this simply add a beaten egg to your food and put them in a plastic bag. To coat them, roll the pieces in bread crumbs and add them to a baking tray. By doing so you will still be able to experience crispy coated meat and food, whilst reducing the fat that can be added by deep frying.
• For cakes, muffins, brownies and other baked goodies, oil can be replaced with yoghurt for more nutritional value and less fat.

There are still more ways to enjoy your favourite foods without having to worry about their fat or calorie content. All you have to do is to try it and see if you like it. You might be surprised by how much more you enjoy your healthier version.

Once you have given it a try you’ll soon be losing weight the fun way – eating appetising mouth-watering meals, at a fraction of the calories.