1. Running, 20-25 miles/wk
2. Cannot have junk in the house because I wolf it down. I snack when bored or anxious so it is safer for me to have only health things available.

Haven't done yet but probably will have to someday:
3. Cut back on bread and pasta

Meth.

Sex, at least every other night.

Drugs

I am not a snacker. I also usually don't eat lunch, maybe more on weekends but during the week I just have a piece of fruit

I figured out that I am a "sensory" eater. If I have unhealthy food around (holidays), I will eat it even if I am not hungry, or don't really want it. I eat it because I see it, or smell it. When the food is out of sight and I can't smell it, I have no desire to eat. I gain about 5 pounds each Christmas/new years every year because of this. Once the junk is out of the house, I lose the weight. I don't crave these foods or have an interest in them unless I see or smell them, then I go for them. A lot of times, I am not even hungry, but I still eat. Anyway, that has helped me. The rest of the year, I am like pp's...whole grain, lean meat, and lots of veggies.

A good case of the stomach flu every few months ought to do it.

Short of this option, I just walk more, drink lots of water, and cut down on snacking.

Bulimia. Not proud of it

Just say no to dinner.

no sugar. no grains. that will do it.

Ramadan, year round.

Genetics.

Here is my secret. I am a single mother who has no help from my ex (at all). I do everything b/c I have no choice. People always say, "I don't know how you do it." You just do b/c you have no choice. Anyway, apparently the upside to it all is that I don't need to diet or do any formal exercise. I also can't afford to buy new clothes if I go up a size so when my clothes feel tight or leave marks in my skin, that is when I cut back on sweets, etc. So my solution is to get moving and keep moving. Gonna run downstairs and do some more laundry

I eat a lot of chocolate, usually dark to satisfy cravings, but it is a good amount. I avoid grains and processed food. I'll add honey and brown sugar to sweeten things. Read labels. Cheese should have 2 ingredients, not 15 I've seen on a walmart package. So much of food is crap and chemicals. I shop at whole foods for fruits and veggies, good quality and pricy, I don't waste. I don't buy a box of cookies but will let the kids get a fresh cookie or two I might split with them or not so it is not in the house. I bake desserts myself using skinny taste recipes. If I need salty or a snack pop some popcorn or eat nuts. Butter and olive oil and nuts add good fat. I often replace meals with kind or lara brand bars. Salad with egg whites fruit and nuts is a staple lunch.

I used to be 5 pounds lighter and want to permanently lose those last pounds. They keep creeping back and I am looking for some tips.