in the place of somebody/something
instead of (prep)
an effort to eat healthier by making small, manageable changes over time rather than making many big changes all at once
sensible eating plan (n)
soft drink (n)
behaving in a very controlled way
disciplined (adj)
to reduce the size, amount or number of something
cut something down (to…) | cut down (on something)
to be the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way
motivate sb to do sth (v)
connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories
practical (adj)
several different sorts of the same thing
a variety of
have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink.
overindulging (adj)
to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you
indulge in (v)
become thinner or lighter.
lose weight (v)
become fatter or heavier
put on weight (v)