Avoid Unwanted Snacking

Don't cancel out all your hard work by snacking on calorie-laden foods. Here are seven easy ways to help you say no to all your guilty pleasures:

1. Down eight or more glasses of water a day.
2. Eat five to six planned, well-balanced meals a day.
3. Load up on fiber.
4. Never eat from the bag! Put your food on a plate or bowl.
5. In the morning, plan out what you are going to eat for the rest of the day, healthy snacks included.
6. Keep a food journal.
7. Find a weight loss partner you can consult with daily about what you've eaten.

**source: Oxygen magazine**