Love it or hate it, Calorie Counting is one of the simplest ways of losing weight. As you might expect, there are a number of books on the market to help you with your calorie counting.

The principal behind calorie counting is simple - if you are aware of, and restrict, how much you eat, then you are likely to lose weight. The market is well covered with various titles explaining how you can use this technique for slimming, including one for busy mums who are looking for help in keeping their kids' weight down.

Of course this technique isn't for everyone - it requires a bit of time, and will suit best those who prefer things to be very orderly and controlled. If you are more of a free-flowing type of person, then it would be best to look for other ways of losing weight.

In addition to advice on how to measure and calculate what you are eating, the various books will also offer meal plans, recipes, and of course that all important inspiration that you need to see you though any diet.

Check out the possibilities, then decide if this might be the way for you to kick-start your weight loss.