Choose foods low in fat and cholesterol. Avoid fried and greasy foods. Reduce your intake of rich foods like pastries, doughnuts, and chocolate. Limit your use of butter, margarine, mayonnaise, and oils. Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol consumption.
Water is an essential nutrient and it contains zero calories.
In general, 6-8 glasses per day are needed. Keep water accessible during the day. Alcohol contains empty calories and also lowers your threshold of resistance to trigger foods. Recognize the importance of exercise. It burns calories and often results in better food choices.