Changing your daily habits can have a big effect on your waistline as well. It doesn't take much to shop smarter and healthier, learning to cook some quick and healthy meals, and including protein and low GI foods in your meals which will decrease your feelings of hunger.
If you need some simple tips from people who have been successful with the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, our members suggest taking it one day at a time, making exercise a non-negotiable appointment, cooking ahead for busy days and exercising in the morning when nothing else can get in the way.
First, drop the 'huge' label, and start thinking about your weight loss in terms of smaller, more achievable goals. 5 percent goals are a great start so if you weigh 100 kg now aim for a loss of 5 kg to begin with.
You'll also need a firm plan. Half-hearted efforts are likely to fail so set a date in the near future to give yourself time to plan. Figure out a schedule that allows time for daily meal preparation and a few exercise sessions every week.
We also recommend you fill in our CSIRO Diet Types assessment as it will tell you some things about your relationship to food which you may not know from before.
What actually happens when I lose weight?
Losing weight is not about stripping down to the bare bones - it's about finding a healthy weight that you're happy with. For some that means being active in sports - for others it simply means reducing the risk of obesity-related illness in the future.
Typical health benefits of losing weight are better sleep and daily mood, increased sex drive and fertility, a decrease in food cravings and a reduction in obesity-related illnesses.
Losing weight means reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, certain cancers and heart disease.
If you've tried to lose weight before without success it is completely understandable that you'd be hesitant to try again. Being scared of failing is perfectly normal especially when it comes to a challenge such as weight loss.
Feeling hungry and being time-poor are common reasons people don't stick to a diet long-term. So finding a plan that is scientifically proven to work, like the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, can give you the confidence you need to try again and succeed this time.
