Remove all fat from meats and all skin from poultry before cooking. Do not eat more than 4 eggs a week. Stay away from candy, cookies, pastries, and other foods high in sugar. Avoid high-fat snacks such as nuts, chips, and chocolate. Drink 6 to 8 large glasses of water each day.
Alcoholic beverages have many calories and little food value.
Don't skip meals. You'll be tempted to overeat later on. Make mealtime relaxing and enjoyable. Sit down and eat slowly. This will make it easier to stick with your program.