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Some good advice from mother earth news. It is convenient because I'm currently working on kicking a sugar habit.

1. Problem: Irregular or missed meals.

Skipping meals or eating on an unpredictable schedule catapults your body into a state of starvation, depriving your brain and body of fuel. This sets you up to crave starchy or sugary foods for energy.

Solution: Eat at regular intervals throughout the day.

2. Problem: Lack of protein and fat.

Your body requires a balance of nutrients. Protein and fat slow the release of carbohydrates into your bloodstream, stabilizing your energy. Protein-rich foods also pack important nutrients, and healthy fats and oils improve nutrient absorption, boost immunity and increase satiety at meals.

Solution: Eat mixed meals.

3. Problem: Excessive salt intake.

Chips, crackers, cheese, cured meats, dips, condiments and canned soups, as well as commercial cookies and other desserts, can make your salt intake — and desire for sweets — soar.

Solution: Slash your salt intake in half.

4. Problem: Habitual use of sugar.

Sugar stimulates your appetite ? the more you eat, the more you want.

Solution: Find healthy alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth.

5. Problem: Chronic undereating.

Undereating usually leads to out-of-control overeating. Your body needs energy. If you don't consume enough food throughout the day or week, your hunger will eventually win out.

Solution: Smaller, more frequent meals.

That is SO true! Fat fills you up faster and longer! It's also nearly impossible to OD on fats (or overeat in general) unless you eat them with crappy carbs, like white breads or potatoes.

another good tip is to slowly eat, and listen to your stomach and stop eating when you feel full, so you can control when to stop.

A.K.A. Listen to your stomach not your tastebuds