1. Avoiding Favorite Food
2. Constantly Checking in on Weight
3. Too Drastic Caloric Reduction
4. Not Counting Nibbling
5. Over Exercising
6. Over-consuming High Caloric Liquids
7. Eating Too Many Diet Foods
8. Continuing to Cook the Old Family Recipes
9. Eating Out Too Often
10. Not Giving Yourself Rewards

The Ten Most Important Facts in Dieting

1. Know your BMI (Body Mass Index):= Weight kg/height in meters squared or weight in pounds x 703/height in inches squared.
2. Know your waist size…Less than 40 inches for men…less than 35 inches for women.
3. Neck size less than 18 inches (less chance for sleep apnea)
4. Increased weight increases the chance for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers. It also increases the risk for osteoarthtitis, sleep apnea, fatigue, GB disease.
5. There are NO secrets to losing weight.
6. Calories DO Count.
7. Chances of weight loss increases with behavior and lifestyle change…diet, exercise, and stress control.
8. Fat adds calories, but sugars add faster, as in calorie dense foods (candy, beverages, breads).
9. Never spend more than what you earn, never EAT more than what you spend.
10. Stay with it to attain your long-term goal.