Britons starting a weight loss journey may have to change their diet and drinking habits in order to see results.
Personal trainer Omar Ellaboudy spoke exclusively to GB News about how slimmers can torch fat by cutting out popular treats and tipples. He claimed that getting rid of added sugar and alcohol can have a totally transformative effect on the body.
According to the expert, the "ultimate weight loss" comes from combining regular exercise with healthy eating.
He told GB News: "We all know really how to eat. We all learnt it at school - it's about making those wise decisions.
'We all know really how to eat. We all learnt it at school - it's about making those wise decisions'
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"We all know eating five McDonalds' isn't good for you, we all know drinking a bottle of wine a night is not going to be good for you."
But it's all about balance. There's nothing wrong with enjoying a treat once in a while. The expert recommended eating well during the week and letting yourself indulge more at the weekends.
Sticking to five days of healthy eating and just two cheat days means that you're "limiting the amount of damage that you can do".
Britons who are really keen to see results should consider ditching added sugar, and avoiding snacks such as sweets, chocolate and crisps.
He even advised against eating cereal, which is often laden with added sugar although it may seem healthy at first glance. The personal trainer said that giving up sugar is "a good place to start".
Ellaboudy continued: "Looking at the older demographic, I think wine and other alcohols can be massively reduced."
Speaking about the effects of giving up sugar and alcohol, Ellaboudy said: "I know this for a fact from over the years [of training people], sometimes by just eliminating those two and adding a bit of exercise into your routine, it makes some people shift at least two to three dress sizes - just by doing that."
The expert advised cutting down completely on "junk food", and then working on portion sizes.
He told GB News: "Sometimes I have clients that are eating really healthily but when I see their portions, it's just way too much food for a person of their size."
Ellaboudy also recommends walking at least 6,000 steps per day - but aim for 9,000. He explained that 6,000 is enough to "remove health risks".
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'We all know drinking a bottle of wine a night is not going to be good for you'
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Upping this by a further 3,000 ups your calories burned and "stops you sitting on your bum".
Ellaboudy also spoke to GB News about the ideal times to eat every day for effective weight loss.
What you eat is obviously important if you are embarking on a weight loss journey, but when you eat - and when you stop eating - could also determine your success.
In other weight loss news, a woman in her 60s shared the easy-to-follow diet that has been instrumental in maintaining her lean figure.