5. A Liquid May be Clear but that Doesn't Make it Water: This goes for vodka, tequila, white rum, white wine and other alcoholic beverages. You're supposed to have eight ounces of water a day to keep your hunger under control and flush out toxins as well as fat. Alcohol has just the opposite effect; too much of it will cause out-of-control eating!
6. If You Eat Standing, Your Feet Will Get Fat: OK, we may be stretching the truth on this one but the foods you eat while grazing are serious. To promote mindful eating, sit down to enjoy your meals and snacks, rather than raiding the fridge or standing over the sink in a semi-conscious state, no matter how ravenous, drunk or tired you may be.
7. You Don't Have to Clean Everyone's Plate, Not Even Your Own: From when you were little to when you were a growing teenager, you were constantly admonished to clean your plate. But chances are you're way past the growth spurt stage, so you won't be sent to your room for leaving a few extra chicken wings in the basket!
8. Speed Eating is Not a Competitive Sport: There are sports and then there are sports. And as far as your weight loss efforts are concerned the Nathan's Annual Hotdog eating contest, is not one of them. You're an adult… you can dine, you can eat, but you need to get past the gorging thing, as the consequences are too apparent on your waistline.
9. Your Real Weight is the Number on the Scale Before the Game, Not After You've Just Played It: Seriously guys, you can lose six pounds simply by sweating on the courts. If you want an accurate measure of your weight, step onto the scale without those high tops first thing in the morning.
10. There are Plenty of Other Fish in the Sea that are Just as Good for You: Why wait to go deep sea fishing with the boys when you can reap the benefits of fresh fish everyday. Working fish into your diet, even just a little, can't be THAT hard. Plus you get the heart healthy benefits of Omega3 fatty acids.