Here are some tips that may help you stay on program.

 

• Get that exercise in! Many people who have made it to goal, have emphasized that exercise has really been key.

• Keep a squeeze bottle of lemon juice in the refridgerator next to the cold water. Each time you refill your glass, squirt a little lemon juice in it first to liven up the taste.

• Especially in the winter, take some of your servings of water as herbal tea. Most of these teas contain no caffeine, sugar, or best of all... points! I also find that hot drinks tend to curb hunger a little.

• One meal a week, allow yourself to have something "decadent." For example, on friday nights, we always have pizza. I don't really worry about whether or not it fits into my points for the day. If I deprive myself all the time, I won't stay on program very long. This way I can be "good" the rest of the week, knowing that I can eat whatever I want on friday night.

 

If you have any tips that have helped you to stay on program and lose weight, please e-mail them to me and I'll post them here.