Some sound diet tips

From a variety of sources (WebMD,

1. Drink lots of water and other calorie-free liquids.
2. Ask yourself if you're really hungry, or just thrirsty or even bored.
3. Plan night time snacks. Don't just grab a bag of something and munch away (before you know it, you'll have eaten the whole thing). Put something in a bowl or plate and stop when it's gone.
4. Eat mini-meals, not three hige meals.
5. Eat protein for muscle and hunger control.
6. Add low- or no-calorie seasonings and flavors to food for better enjoymeant and excitement in your meals. Because, let's admit it, healthy food isn't always the tastiest.
7. Overhaul the pantry. What you don't have, you can't eat.
8. Buy healthy sancks. Sometimes, you just want a snack, but common packaged snacks aren't usually low-cal, so make your own and put them in baggies.
9. Fool your eyes and eat on small plates.
10. Order half or kids' portions at restaurants.
11. Craving carbs? Eat veggies instead and your craving will usually go away.
12. The tip everyone's heard: eat slowly to feel full faster. But also, did you eat a meal and still want more? Distract yourself for 30 minutes and you likely won't be hungry.
13. Eat breakfast: it will battle lunchtime overindulgence.
14. Eat the lowest-calorie foods on your plate first,
15. Before making the diet plunge, track your calorie intake for a day or two, chances are you'll be shocked and the diet will stick.
16. Eat non-creamy soups and sauces. Creamy=fatty.
17. Don't graze.
18. Don't ignore serving size on the panel, chances are, you're eating too much, and you aren't getting much food for all those calories.
19. Don't make excuses.
20. Don't binge and exercise to make up for it. You'll never burn all those calories.