Need help with my diet!

Why is there chip and dip in your house? Give the junk to your neighbors! If you have kids, tell them to hide it from you.

If you want junk food you should have to work for it. It's 10 pm and you want ice cream......that means getting dressed and driving to the store.

I just took a closer look at your photo and frankly, I don't think chips and dip will hurt you any.......

I've definitely had that happen before...

I wouldn't try to eliminate junk food from your life altogether, at least not totally cold-turkey. Just try to keep your portions reasonable. I have half a cup of ice cream most evenings - it's just 150 calories. Half a serving of my favorite chips (25 grams) is around 120. It makes the craving go away, and the calories are low enough that I feel like I'm getting away with something.

Another thing I've found is that often, if I go long enough without eating a specific junk food, when I do eat it again it doesn't taste as good as it did before. I used to be pretty addicted to Tim Hortons' iced cappuccinos (with a shot of caramel flavour... mmmm...) and drink about 3-4 a week. Then I realized they're a mess of sugar and cream and were not helping my weight loss. I didn't have any at all for two weeks and then when I finally ordered one again, it was disgustingly sweet and the sugar actually gave me a headache. I couldn't finish it.

I have the same problem with junk food being in my house. I can't eliminate it completely because I have young children and a husband without weight problem that shouldn't have to suffer for the mistakes I made with my body. What helps me is trying to only buy the things that appeal to them and less to me. I also try to keep it all toward the back of the fridge or the cabinets so it's not the first thing I see when I go to look for a snack or something to fix for a meal.

I've also taken to writing down the meals I want for myself for the week (no junk food listed). This way I make sure to shop for the healthier foods I need to keep on track. Those items go in front middle of my fridge (eye level preferably) and in the front of my cabinets so that I'm more likely to go for the healthy stuff rather than the junk.

The only real request I made of my family was not to bring my fav. soda into the house... that I can't seem to say "no" to... lol

I have a great snack that will help you get the crunch you are looking for! take a whole wheat flour tortilla (numerous kinds available) place it on a baking sheet. spread olive oil on top and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. place in the oven on broil for about 5 minutes. cut them into triangle shape (or whichever you choose) let them sit for about 10 minutes and then put your favorite hummus on them. it's a super low calorie, healthy snack that is sure to satisfy your chip urge you get best of luck!