It is more important to maintain a well balanced diet than it is to lose a few pounds. This forces your body to constantly readjust your metabolism. B egin controlling your food intake at the supermarket. K eep a pitcher of cold water with lemon juice in the refrigerator for a handy refreshing drink. T ackle your bad habits one at a time - wait till you have the first one licked before moving on to another.
L earn to eat light.
Savour smaller portions of foods and say no to seconds. G ive up impulse eating. Get yourself into a regular pattern of meals and snacks. At least buy them in small individual packages. That way you'll have built-in portion control.