* Clean all of the junk food out of your home & office;
* Don't get too hungry;
* Eat all of your meals & snacks;
* Have a plan for dealing with tough times;
* Always eat breakfast. People who skip breakfast end up eating more calories
during the day;
* Don't eat after 8:30 in the evening;
* Give yourself non-food rewards;
* Remember that weight loss can reduce the likelihood of developing obesity-
related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease;
* Eat a balanced variety of foods daily;
* Control stress;
* Learn how to cope with emotional triggers to overeating;
* Allow yourself small indulgences;
* Park at the far end of the parking lot. Take the stairs instead of the elevator;
* Reward yourself for your progress;