some tips that have helped me not get fatter, though i can't seem to loose, at least i'm not getting bigger still...tip 1...don't eat what the kids leave, feed it tot he pets or throw it out. 2. buy smaller plates, seriously, if the plate looks full with the measured portion, you feel more satisfied. 3 cut out all soda, diet included, learn to drink plain water, black coffee and whole juice (those calories hardly count when you factor in the goodness of fresh no sugar added whole juice. Good luck too you. I hope to read stories of success!!! I think guys can loose weight easier cuz males burn more calories just being men...it ain't fair!!!