my rules [so far at least]

1] Accept the fact that no matter how skinny I get, I am not going to look like a leggy, towering supermodel. 4] Cardio, Cardio, Cardio. 6] Make a plan. 7] Change your mind-set to that of continuous, gradual improvement. 8] Eat every 3-4 hours. 9] Don’t get tricked into thinking that caring for your body is just about your body. 11] Don’t hang on every subtle jump on the scale. 12] Do not keep baked goods in the house. 15] Never, never, never compare yourself to others. 16] Before indulging a hankering, take a nap or drink a glass of water.  19] Don’t eat the same thing every day 22] Always shop with a grocery list. 23] Listen to that amazing body of yours. 24] Eat foods that you love. 29] Do something hard every day. 32] Always leave a few bites on your plate. 34] Don’t get tricked into thinking being healthy isn’t any fun. 38] Set your pace with breakfast. 40] Don’t eat until you’re hungry. 42] Pack in the Protein. 46] Change it up. 47] Do what works for you. 51] No Guilt. 54] Get what you need from food, and move on. 55] Learn the difference between feeling stuffed & feeling satisfied.  56] Fake it ‘til you make it. 57] Reward yourself.  63] Learn to be flexible. 66] No stuffing, shoveling, or snarling. 71] No off limit foods. 72] Don’t let holidays and special events ruin everything you’ve worked so hard for. 81] Bite the bullet. 93] No hiding in baggy clothes. 96] Love your body no matter where you are on the scale.