You'll be more successful at losing weight if you divide your daily allotment of calories into scheduled meals. Eating at scheduled times will help you avoid impulsive eating. Skipping meals during the day isn't advisable, because doing so often leads to evening binges. The foods and drinks listed below contain fewer than 20 calories and no fat per portion. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the number of calories contained in different foods.
Several books listing the caloric values of foods are available.
The American Heart Association Brand Name Fat and Cholesterol Counter is one such source. It's available in local bookstores. . .