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LIFE is one big balancing act, and for most of us, one of lifes biggest challenges is maintaining a healthy weight to make us look and feel great.

Australian Bureau of Statistics research in 2015 found an estimated 11.2 million Australian adults were either overweight or obese and the main contributing factors to this were poor diet and inadequate physical activity.

While there are many fad diets that claim to have fast weight loss results, its not always about the type of diet were on, but rather simple tweaks we can make to improve our daily food regimen.

Nutritionist Sarah Moore, from Sarah Moore Wellness says: Many Australians will go on fad diets as a quick fix, however these diets are not sustainable and are often unhealthy. Making simple changes to your daily routine like preparing meals in advance and changing your cooking methods can help you to lose weight and keep it off.

To help show you how you can make changes, here are six of her best and easiest ways to lose weight that dont involve going on a diet.

1. Steam cooking food

Healthier than boiling or frying foods, steam cooking eliminates the need to use fats or oils to keep food moist. By steaming foods that are rich in natural vitamins and minerals, such as vegetables and fish, you are able to retain the foods nutritional value by preserving up to 90% of antioxidants in the food item.

Preparing your own meals will help you lose weight.Source:istock

2. Meal prep for a busy lifestyle

Work, family, friends, sporting activities and social engagements lead to busy lives and we sometimes make poor food choices on the fly to save time. These poor choices are often quick, unhealthy meals that are high in energy, saturated fat and sodium and are unlikely to be full of vegetables and other essential whole foods. Prepping healthy meals once or twice a week can prepare you for those busy days at work leading you to reach for naughty options.

3. Keeping on top of portion control

Follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines guide to manage your portion sizes. Choose unprocessed foods from the five food groups everyday and follow suggested serves for each group to assist you in managing your energy and nutrient intake.

Make a better choice about what you drink. Picture: iStockSource:istock

4. Healthier drink choices

The consumption of alcohol is a big factor impeding weight loss due to the high number of kilojoules and the poor food choices made when we drink. If you do choose to drink alcohol, set a limit before you start and stick to it. Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks like water or soda water, and choose lower kilojoule drinks like red wine or vodka and soda over cocktails.

5. Eating in and eating out

The Enhanced Media Metrics Australia report found the average Australian eats fast food on average once a week. While dining out or ordering takeaway isnt always a bad thing, the types of food we choose to consume can be. When eating out, portions are larger and the food tends to be a lot higher in energy, fat, sodium and sugar than if we made similar food at home. Make healthy choices when dining out by choosing grilled or baked options over fried, choose salad and vegetables as side dishes and share dessert.

An active lifestyle is key to losing weight. Picture: iStockSource:Supplied

6. Living an active lifestyle

Exercise is a great way to lose weight and ensure you are living a healthy lifestyle. However, high intensity workouts or visiting a gym arent the only components of an active lifestyle. Working out for 30-60 minutes a day doesnt undo hours of sitting. Incidental activity is just as important, so try to include short bursts of spontaneous activity throughout the day. Use the stairs instead of the lift, get up from the computer every hour and walk around, go for a walk during your lunch break, get off the bus one stop earlier and choose the farthest parking bays.

Sarah Moore is a registered nutritionist in Perth.

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