Where to start

[debsh09]

Just joined and have about 3 stone to loose any advice where to start and what to do about sweet cravings

[andrewleeone]

Focus on what you are going to get rather than what you have to loose.

Get a photo of you at your ideal weight and keep it where you'll see it every day.

Read Michael Mosely's book on the 5:2 diet and watch the Eat, Fast and Live Longer issue of Horizon on the iplayer.

Get some really good scales - the weight watchers ones at about £30 from Argos are reputed to be accurate and consistent - when you loose weight these tell up how many grams you've lost since yesterday!

Cutting right down - eliminating really - carbs teaches you the difference between a sugar low and hunger.

Enjoy loosing weight! its easier than you might think.

Drink plenty of water - I like fizzy water!

Have fun with it and reward yourself for being healthy!

[witchone]

I've found cherries good for my sweet craving. bit more expensive than chocolate though. Good luck