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So you’ve decided to start on a new weight loss regime and you’re determined and ready to finally achieve your goals.

Should your next step be to tell those around you about your plans?

If you’re thinking of telling family, friends, work colleagues and Facebook friends about your dieting plans, then take a moment to read through this advice from Slimavite’s expert nutritionist, Melanie Bibby.

Slimmer in the Spotlight gets to the bottom of weight loss, by speaking to real slimmers about what motivates and inspires them. This time we hear from Emma, and find out what losing weight will mean to her.

Emma is 35 and from Gloucester. She is currently on sabbatical from being Head of department teaching Sociology. Emma has three children, aged 11, seven and two.

My favourite film of all time is…….TopGun. Yes I am an 80's child through and through!

SOS! Save Our Slimming!

We know that sometimes, no matter what you do, you will just feel like you want to eat everything in sight. (We’ve all been there!)

So to help you prepare for those moments when nothing else will do – and drinking water, going for a walk and other distractions just aren’t working - we’ve put together a special snacking guide, to help with damage limitation.

Like any emergency, our top tip is to be prepared! Don’t wait, get stocked up now so you’re all ready when one of those moments hits.

Prepare

What should you do in those moments where you start to feel yourself slipping and you know you’re about to crack and give in to temptation?

If your weight loss resolve is getting a little shaky, then try our three methods for getting through those difficult times.

Take a deep breath