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lynniemuffin

Be aware of which foods are beckoning you to eat them in contrast to those foods that are humming to be eaten. The random finger touched donuts sitting out in the conference room at work are beckoning. The planned popcorn with low fat butter is humming when genuinely hungry and craving a crunchy texture that is filling.

Pace food intake slowly. If you eat too much in the morning, that will negatively affect your blood sugar to the point of craving more food too soon. Be aware of the times of food intake.

Tolerate hunger, which is never an emergency. People have lived without any food for weeks.

Plan ahead for traveling or social events. You don't want to be stuck with limited choices in an airport. You don't want to be stuck starving at a party with more unhealthy treats than you'd care to see.

Have packed some healthy replacement options. Replace junky food with healthy options.

Use online and in-person support. Don't allow enablers in.

Say to yourself that “more would hurt your stomach.” Remember how uncomfortable it feels being overly full. It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to send the full message to the brain about this, so don't let the stomach fool you.

Imagine succeeding mentally. The best athletes in the world do this.

Try to not snack impulsively while driving around. I am disgusted by the thousands of unhealthy food options that are so easily available. Learn to not anymore see those fast food places.

Choose whole wheat or grain whenever possible.

Don't eat anything unless you absolutely love it. Unless it's a vegetable or milk, calories should be chosen wisely.

Be aware that portions are bigger than they should be in America compared to other parts of the world.

Use a smaller plate.

Don't go for seconds.

Use grounding technique to control an urge to derail yourself. Be aware of what all 5 senses are up to.

Use only one plate at a buffet.

Delay indulging a craving, then choose to not indulge in this.

Eat all required vegetables.

If you're watching a movie or television, get up and down from couch less than twice in any given hour.

Pray for strength.

Remember the many benefits of succeeding to strengthen motivation.

Work out every day.

Have half of your meal at a restaurant packed to bring home.

Eat as slowly as possible letting go of utensil(s) often.

Ask waitress/waiter for no oil, no butter, and as little sauce as possible at restaurants.

Monitor hunger levels and respect this.

It is better to have four-six smaller meals than 3 large meals.

Use positive affirmations.

Breakfast is overrated.

Don't eat while standing up or in car.

Use distracting hobbies when you're upset or bored instead of eating.

Eat with eyes closed to enjoy the flavors and texture more.

Remember that random licks or bites outside of meals or snacks have calories too.

Eating even a little junk can cause stomach pain or discomfort. It's not worth it!

Chew some gum.

lambchoplewis

Love this - thanks for the motivation!!!