The brilliance of peanut butter

Peanut butter is a great thing to eat when you're looking for a quick snack. If you've got a few hours until your next meal and you feel a bit peckish, have a little spoon full of the stuff or spread it on some wholemeal bread. It's high in protein so gives you a little protein hit.

Beware though, it can be a little fatty so opt for wholemeal or low fat varieties. Tesco do a 25% less fat version and Sainsbury have a 33% less fat one.

Importance of sleep during weight loss

Getting between 7-8 hours of sleep is very important if you're trying to lose weight. Apparently those who only get a few hours of sleep are more likely to pile on the pounds.

I've heard that you can lose up to 116 calories for every hour of sleep you have. If you're keeping your main meals to around about 450 calories, think how much you can lose just by sleeping.

My rule is to always have eight hours of sleep. Even when I get up for work at 4am (like now!), I go to bed at 8pm to make sure I get the full eight hours. It might sound boring, but it's not every night and I do feel so much better for it in the morning, especially when stepping on the scales!