You have probably heard advices telling you not to be hard on yourself. There is a huge difference between castigating yourself and adhering to self0disciplen. Push yourself in a positive way but don’t allow self--imposed pressure overwhelm you instead of motivate you.
Most times we find ourselves willing victims of procrastination, always putting of exercise and diet for another day. Instead of overthinking and over--planning things, just go ahead and do it. You will soon find your momentum and discover that one hardest part is getting started.
One cardinal rule you need to vigilantly follow is to never do your grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Otherwise, you will find yourself falling prey to compulsive buying. Instead, prepare a list of things you need and but make sure to stick to that list. Make sure to stick to whole, fresh food products.
Many people who go on a diet often complain about dealing with hunger pangs and that sense of deprivation. One way to combat this is to replace your 3 large meals with 5 to 6 small ones. This will not only prevent you from overeating and caving in to temptation, regular food intake can pump up your metabolism.