into a pair of jeans they can no longer wear, or simply feeling more comfortable in clothes that have gotten too tight.
And be sure to reward yourself when you reach a significant goal. Schedule a massage, buy yourself a CD you’ve been wanting, or treat yourself to a big bunch of fresh flowers or tickets to an event you’d enjoy.
3. Stay conscious.
Give some thought to the triggers that make you overeat. Do you eat when you’re sad? Frustrated? Angry? Once you identify those food cues, you can consciously choose another way to respond to them. Maybe a phone call to a friend or a long, hot bath would do the trick.
When you’re ready to eat a meal, sit down at the table and focus on what you’re doing — don’t read or
