A lot of times, putting other people first at our own expense is part of what got us in to this place.

I don’t advocate her diet as much as I do the interesting information she shares from her decades of research. For example, part of our feeling of fullness when we eat is related to how much food it looks like we have on our plate, so using a salad plate for dinner will help us feel full with less food. There are other practical tips that you can get from her.

This is written by a cardiologist and the Chief Scientific Officer for Weight Watchers. It is a great summary of the quality weight loss research that exists, and how to put that information into action in your life.