1. Remember the first day is the hardest and it will get easier.
2. Plan your day to the smallest detail possible. Write down what your going to eat before you start, and stick to that plan. You definitely want to avoid snacking and unplanned eating.
3. Drink lots of water. It will help clean out your system and help control your hunger. By the end of the first day, you should feel fresh and clean.
4. Weigh yourself on the morning of the first day. Make sure to set reasonable short-term, and long-term goals.
5. Avoid areas of food. Stay out of the kitchen!
6. On the first day of your diet, concentrate on not eating, and don’t worry too much about exercise. Although exercise will have to be an important part of your overall diet, the key to the first day is adjusting your food intake.
7. Give your doctor a call. They can have some great advice and possibly medications that will help you.
8. On the first day, avoid eating after 5pm. Try to get in the habit of eating earlier, you don’t want food sitting in your stomach while your sleeping.
9. Take a walk at the end of the day. Think about how your first day went, what was good, what was bad, and what you can do better tomorrow.
10. Don’t give up! The people that succeed in life also have failed many times. If you are unsuccessful, keep trying! Your health is worth it.
If you get a chance, check out weighins.com. It’s a supportive close-knit community for people wanting to lose weight. With a free membership you can join a weight loss challenge (like the Biggest Loser tv show). You also get a free calorie counter and a personal diet journal. I like it much better than sparkpeople.