1. Instead of eating 3 bigger meals break it up and eat 5-6 smaller meals and snacks throughout the day. Eating more meals makes your metabolism work more efficiently
2. Eat slower. Many people eat so fast they are full before they know it. Slow down to allow your body to tell you when it's full. This is a big cause of unnecessary overeating.
3. Make a slow gradual transition to your healthy eating before going all out and counting every fat, carb and calorie. Choose whole grain foods, veggies, and rid your cupboard of sugar and preservatives.
4. Try to utilize a diet plan that is in line with the type of person you are. Many different diets work for many different people and vice versa. Just because the Atkins diet worked for "jimmy" doesn't mean it will work for you. The most important part about eating healthy or being on a diet is to NOT be on a diet. And what we mean by this is when you are following a certain plan it must not feel like it. It must start to just become who you naturally are. If it is gut wrenching to follow a certain plan it's not worth it because no matter how disciplined you are you won't stick to it long term. So read reviews and learn about different diets and choose the one closest to who you are that gives you results.
Along with your healthy eating guide you should have a journal to track your progress. Make notes of how you feel on your plan and just make casual notes about activities you are doing or ways in which you are eating.
