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Hi Ed,
Are you an all or nothing person? Me, I can't have an open bag of chips without eating most or all of it so it's easier for me not to have it around or even start to nibble. If there's something yummy, I just can't stick to the "I'll just eat a bit" plan. So I usually stick to a lower calorie (but throw in some fat since your body does need it) diet on most days interdispersed with days of indulgence. I allow myself to eat all the veggies I want but a modified quantity of fruit since it's higher in calories. I also try to eat something high in fiber everyday. If your local Trader Joe's has them, try the delicious Blueberry or Apple Cranberry fiber cakes from Zen Bakery. I know it sounds yeewww but they're dense, moist and best of all, tasty. Throw in the exercise and I figure it all equalizes in the end.
Most of all, whatever works for you, it has to be a permanent change - sorry, but true. It has been for me for almost twenty years (I was a plus size person before the term was even coined!).
And remember, we're all rooting for ya!