Print this out. Take it with you. Review it BEFORE ordering. My husband's favorite line is:"Do what you can afford". If you treat calories like money, you'll eat a lot less.
The other very effective tip: set a goal, and reward yourself for meeting the goal. The trick is to make the goals behavior based--go with "I will walk one mile every other day" instead of "I will lose three pounds in one week". When you focus on the behavior, you're more likely to stay positive. Rewards should be fun things you like doing, rather than a food reward, as well. So, set a monthly goal of walking you daughter to school each day, and then plan on taking yourself somewhere fun (maybe a facial at the day spa, or a movie).
The other very effective tip: set a goal, and reward yourself for meeting the goal. The trick is to make the goals behavior based--go with "I will walk one mile every other day" instead of "I will lose three pounds in one week". When you focus on the behavior, you're more likely to stay positive. Rewards should be fun things you like doing, rather than a food reward, as well. So, set a monthly goal of walking you daughter to school each day, and then plan on taking yourself somewhere fun (maybe a facial at the day spa, or a movie).
. Luckily, I haven't gained much weight but I don't look forward to adding another 5 lbs or so to that number....I notice that when I'm really busy I don't eat as much, so I'm hoping the new addition to the family will make me forget that food exists :soda:
