Depriving yourself of the foods you love is no way to lose weight!

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What you need to do is to eat smaller portions of those foods, choose a few each day (don't eat everything all at once) and enjoy what you are eating. What I am trying to say is no one wants to eat carrot sticks and melba toast all day. You need to find the right balance and eat a variety of foods each day so that you don't become bored with your diet. I personally love chocolate, just a little too much. It is not a good idea for me to buy a "family size" bag of M & Ms or anything along those lines, but I can find a smaller portion near the check out - like a 100 calorie pack chocolate bar. Sugar free is another great choice when it comes to chocolate, but watch the fat content. Even though something is sugar free, sometimes it is a trade off for higher fat content. Also, don't eat too much of something that is sugar free or sweetened with "sugar alcohols" because it will cause you to spend a lot of time in the bathroom. You need to make sure you eat a good breakfast with some protein included like eggs or egg whites. Your metabolism will need a jump start in the morning since you haven't eaten all night. Slicing up vegetables and fruits so that they are handy for snacks is also a great way to combat the "munchies". Make a low cal dip with light sour cream and low sodium soup mix. Don't starve yourself all day and then eat everything in sight at the end of the day. This method of self deprivation will have you eating all the wrong foods!