Your orientation trainer probably spoke of the 5 kilos au pairs typically gain during the year. If you feel your jeans getting too tight, try these simple tips

• Eat breakfast – it’s the best way to start the day, things like eggs and oatmeal are filling and healthy.
• Snack with fruits, vegetables or protein and fiber power bars.
• Drink water – 6 glasses or more a day, more when it is hot or when you are active.
• Downsize your portions – how much you eat is as important as what you eat.
• Avoid highly-processed foods.
• Walk or jog with friends, sign up for a dance class, find a sports league, join a YMCA or gym.
• Avoid going shopping for larger-sized clothes.
  

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