"I eat three well balanced meals every day, especially breakfast."
"I include a lot of vegetables (especially raw) in my meals."
"I keep a food & calorie log of EVERY morsel of food I eat every day."
"I limit my calorie intake to 1200-1400 per day."
"I eliminate fats and oils from all my foods and cooking."
"I ONLY eat while sitting at the dinner table and NEVER while cooking."
"I reward myself with hobbies, clothes, entertainment, but NOT food."
"If I must snack, I use crunchy vegetables and fruit (and add to log)."
"I put all my food that I have measured on a plate. No 2nd helpings."
"I use smaller plates so what I am eating looks (and feels) like more."
"I cut all food in very small pieces, including apples & oranges."
"I eat slowly, small bites, and chew very thoroughly."
"I make snacks like Diet Strawberry soda/crushed ice in wine glass."
"I make meals elegant with China, Crystal, etc. to enjoy what I eat."
"I put my fork down on the plate between every bite to 'slow-down'."
"I concentrate on what I am eating at mealtime and not TV, etc."
"I leave table after eating and wait 20 minutes before starting clean-up."
"I immediately throw left-overs in the garbage or store in 'fridge'."
"I brush my teeth immediately after a meal, signifying meal is over."
"I eat a dill pickle after meals (dill fools taste buds as sweet)."
"I grocery shop when I have eaten and am not hungry at all."
"I drink several extra glasses of water & diet sodas every day."
"I only eat out if I can take food with me or get diet food."
"If I should binge, I start back on my diet at the very next meal."
"I make sure I keep notes and records of problems to avoid in future."
"I stay busy, especially between meals when I might snack."
"I keep legal snacks (carrots, pickles, cauliflower) ready to eat."
"I go weekly to a weight group and never miss a meeting."
"I set weight goals, but do not get discouraged if I miss them."
"I avoid alcohol, drugs, salt, fried foods, and sugar."