lose all motivation and self control and binge on foods that are terrible for your body. Do not stock your freezer with pre-cooked meals. Prepare fresh food in your kitchen using nutritious ingredients.

Do not set standards that are hard to follow. And don't give up after a few days only. For some of us, battling obesity can be a life long challenge and we must adhere to our nutritional diet if we want to live a long, happy and healthy life.

~Portion control.

Use smaller dishes or plates. Always eat slowly and enjoy your food. Avoid ordering side dishes like French fries or fried onion rings.
Do you plop sugar cubes in your tea or coffee as if there is no tomorrow? Gradually lessen your sugar intake in your beverages.

Have light meals at lunch times. Fresh salads and fish are best options.

~Learn to say 'No':

Who doesn't love those sinfully tasty chocolate hazelnut brownies or melt in your mouth cheesecakes? But are they any good for you? Learn to control your taste buds and do not let them control you.

~Learn to love yourself:

Once again ask yourself honestly. Are you eating this because you are hungry or because you are depressed? Never substitute food for actual therapy. Always deal with the core, underlying issues and never hide your misery under a pile of deep fried sausages or buckets of ice cream. They'll always resurface making you even more depressed and wretched.

Maybe you support a double chin. Most probably you do not have a sixteen inch waist. Most assuredly you do not have an hourglass figure. It does NOT mean that you are worthless or that your life is over or that you do not deserve the best things in life. A caring heart, a cheerful smile and a kind nature is worth more than the entire pencil thin waif-like figures put together.

Learn to look at yourself in the mirror and not turn away in self disgust. Your body needs your love and compassion. Treat it well.

~Exercise:

Do not approach exercise as a tiresome chore or a dead bore project. Make your exercise routine your friend. You must look forward to it. Do something that you enjoy. If you have a pet dog, take him for long walks. Take up swimming, hiking or aerobics. But before embarking on any strenuous exercise you must seek your doctor's advice. Do not do the same exercise everyday but try a combination of a few routines. This you won't get bored.

~Drink Honey Water~

Dissolve a teaspoon of honey in a cup of hot water. Add a few drops of lemon juice and drink it regularly first

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