1. Eat a diet rich in whole food

2. Think twice before you crash diet 

3. Lean on professionals to get started 

4. Learn the right diet for you 

5. Surround yourself with healthy foods 

6. Keep filling snacks on hand 

7. Savor your favorite foods 

8. Avoid an all-or-nothing approach 

9. Plan ahead for eating out 

10. Monitor your progress 

11. Be patient with yourself