We gave you the chance to put your weight-loss dilemmas to the Cook Yourself Thin presenters. Here's the advice that Gizzi gave to Jess.
"Hey girls, I'm a 20-year-old student living in the London area.
"I was wondering if you had any tips on how to make great-tasting food on a low budget that will help me to slim down.
"Many thanks,
"Jess"
"Hi Jess,
"I totally understand, as I've been there myself. London is so expensive when your're living on a shoe string.
"I know that people find it easier and cheaper to eat junk food than buying ingredients and making for yourself. I actually disagree!
"There is one thing you can do that will save you so much money and that's to buy all your fruit and veg from a market or an actual green grocers. They have great markets all round London.
"I'm not talking your posh farmers market but local market stalls. The produce tends to be really fresh and I'd say that for about £10 a week you could buy yourself a colourful array of fruit and veg. Always keep onions, garlic, chillis, lemons and ginger as they are flexible ingredients and great for so many dishes.
"Shopping at a butchers or fishmongers also uses the same ethos. This way you can buy what you need.
"One chicken breast is £1.75 in my butchers and one fillet of salmon is £1.90 in my fishmongers. If you are feeling a bit flush you may even be able to stretch to a fillet steak as a treat - £4.25 in my butchers.
"Having a well-stocked store cupboard is so useful for when you are feeling really broke. Pasta, rice, tinned mixed beans, tinned tomatoes, capers, olives, soy sauce, oyster sauce, tinned tuna, cous cous, spices etc.
"There is a whole world of things you can do with some good basics. Tagines, pasta sauces, stews and casseroles, curries, stir frys and salads. You will be eating like a queen, but still holding back on the funds.
"I hope this helps.
"Lots of love,
"Gizzi x"
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