Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query.

Weight reduction is a particularly demanding issues that when attempting to loose weight, if not strictly following the conditions, one will rather end up gaining weight.

There is no magic about it, it goes by the simple fact that to loose weight, less calories should be taken than required by the body. XXXXXXX been trying to loose weight i believe you already know the food types that are XXXXXXX in calories such as rice, cereals, potatoes, cocoyams, wheat, chocolate etc. Fatty food ought to be limited as well.
The general trend is
-some of your meals should be vegetables or fruits. but avoid heavy fruits such as pear, banana etc. Go for green vegetables, oranges, water melon, paw paw etc.
-Eat only from a plate, so as to avoid the numerous snacks that are one of the major cause of weight gain.
-Get yourself always busy and do regular exercises say every other day or daily if possible
-get registered in a weight reduction program so that other members could help you as well
-let friends or close ones know you want to loose weight so they can help you
-meet a dietitian to help you regularly and to follow you up
-get a book to register all that you eat in a day and try to improve on the list each new day.

Above all, you have to be determined more than before if you must succeed less you will rather gain weight.

Hope this answers your query. If you have further query, i will be glad to help
Best regards

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