1. Use different varieties of oil for cooking food such as ground nut, mustard oil or rice bran oil.  2. Drink atleast 8 to 10 glasses ( 2 litres) of water daily.  3. Don't get demotivatated , weight reduction takes time.  4. Read the food labels and choose food items with least salt, sugar and fat. 5. Eat breakfast everyday. Do not skip meals. Skipping of meals can lead to extreme hunger, overeating and poor food choices.