Weight Loss Tips: Willpower Secrets From The Pros

By Leslie Goldman

They say you should never trust a skinny chef. But what about a petite food stylist or a svelte cupcake queen? The fact is, when your job involves truffle fries instead of office supplies, you have to get creative at dodging food so you don't blow up like a human soufflé.

We asked women who whip up culinary delights for a living (or are just near them all day long) how they keep themselves from nibbling 24-7. Steal their real-life-tested tricks.

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Comments

[grandmaof9]

09:21 PM on 04/23/2012

Stopping all sugar, even the sugared salt, which because of the chemical reaction keeps it from clumping, is a will worth working to kill your appetite! When you eat sugar, even in a hamburger bun, there is a chemical reaction in your liver that travels to your brain and makes you feel hungry. That is why you see guys buying 4 double triple burger/chees and 2 orders of fries, trying to fill up. You take all sugar and you don't crave anything, you may have to remind yourself to eat, it works that GREAT!-4 me.

[gloridays]

03:28 PM on 04/23/2012

All great tips that I use and have used all my life ... always good to be reminded!!! Thank you!!!

[ConfuciusSay-]

01:55 PM on 04/23/2012

We've probably all seen paid programming TV where various devices and aerobic plans are touted for weight control. When it comes to creating a calorie deficit, nothing comes close to changing food intake. Lowered intake over a sustained period changes genetic expression rates for enzymes involved on fat cell growth and inflammation. This can't be replicated by any medicine, costs less rather than more, and has been shown effective in reversing type 2 diabetes.

[arthurb3]

10:43 AM on 04/23/2012

I am single and tend to eat out or meet up with people after work alot. So to prevent myself from eatting too much and to save money I ask for a To-Go box at the begining of the meal. I put aleast half of the meal in there for tomarrow's lunch. This way I don't eat it all and also save money by having left overs for lunch at work the next day.

[VOTER]

09:14 AM on 04/23/2012

One of my favorite websites for delicious recipes -

http://www.skinnytaste.com

Take a look. I guarantee that you will find one, if not several, favorite food choices/recipes
which will make losing weight easier while satisfying your taste buds.
IMO, in order to maintain or lose weight, you need to find ways to stop 
unhealthy food cravings by enjoying delicious, yet healthy ones.

[imonlyhereforthelaughs]

08:52 AM on 04/23/2012

Nosh. ugh. Easily one of the most annoying words in the dictionary, and certainly not one that sound appealing when referring to food.

[VOTER]

08:26 AM on 04/23/2012

I enjoy Morningstar Farm products. Veggie Delicious!!!
The Corn "Dogs" on a Stick - Spot On for taste and satisfaction when 
craving Corn Dogs. I prepare this in the oven vs a microwave.
A new product - their Veggie/ Hot Dogs. Ready for hot dog buns and assorted toppings.


My favorite - their Veggie Patties..... microwave.

[donnyraindog]

08:08 AM on 04/23/2012

I'm 52 work as a chef and eat as much as I want all day massive carbs many desserts and lots of butter.I weigh the same 170 pounds at 6feet 3 inches as I did in high school.What's the problem?

[VOTER]

08:17 AM on 04/23/2012

LOL

My 6'7" brother is like you. 

I HATE him.
: )

[donnyraindog]

08:28 AM on 04/23/2012

Thanks voter everything I said is true and I do love doing that to people ,if it is any consolation although I am thin I,m still plugugly!

[jedonspring]

07:49 AM on 04/23/2012

If I have 2 drinks at or before dinner I tend to make bad choices after dinner (like deserts) when I'm not even hungry, or just bored. I'm lucky because I've got the metabolism of a hamster but still.
So for me it's Don't Drink!

[William Anderson LMHC]

07:40 AM on 04/23/2012

All of these people who are will-power successes share one characteristic: they all engage their day with an intention to eat in a way to control their weight. This intention and expectation is actually hypnotic, a cognitive behavioral therapeutic technique taking advantage of the placebo or hypnotic phenomena we are all capable of. Simply having the intention to eat properly will produce an entirely different feeling, will, and outcome that thinking "the heck with it."

There is a proven method to succeed with weight loss that everyone is capable of, and it is in the realm of behavioral medicine.

William Anderson, LMHC
Author of 'The Anderson Method - Secrets of Permanent Weight Loss'
www.TheAndersonMethod.com

[VOTER]

08:05 AM on 04/23/2012

I agree and the preparation is usually done at home and in the kitchen.

Pantry Clean Out - pitch the sweets.
Know yourself -
What do  you like to eat ? 
What can you prepare at home for yourself.? 
Use the Internet for Recipe Suggestions.
There are so many great recipes available online which are easy to 
prepare and are delicious.
Low-fat, nutritious and delicious stews and soups -many can be made using
a Crock Pot.

Fresh Fruit is very satisfying for dessert.
Also, like another poster mentioned, a Cappuccino made with low-fat steamed milk.

[William Anderson LMHC]

08:29 AM on 04/23/2012

All great ideas, great thinking. With this in the mind, healthy behavior is always the outcome.

[jefferycampbell]

08:32 AM on 04/23/2012

Nice plug. Do you come here oftent to advertise your hokum?

[Aelfgifu1]

10:20 AM on 04/23/2012

On just about every article. He's the biggest sp.am.mer here.

[TheIpsoFactory]

07:10 AM on 04/23/2012

My #1 advice? Shut up and get up.

Sitting and considering your next step is self defeating, and only leads to stuffing your piehole with surrogate food. Once you start moving, your appetite will adjust accordingly.

[DeeDeeDaGumby]

07:16 AM on 04/23/2012

Good advice which I am now going to follow.. Thanks for the motivation.

[redsaunas]

03:41 AM on 04/23/2012

Eat less.

[Paganus]

07:41 AM on 04/23/2012

Or exercise more.

Pretty simple, really.

[PiratesForObama]

01:53 AM on 04/23/2012

A few years ago I wanted to shed a few so I started using my little one's teaSet.

I don't fill up more than the little cups and plates can handle. ( works )

[VOTER]

07:18 AM on 04/23/2012

That would only work for me if the Tea Set came with 12 serving plates and cups and
I used the entire set.
: )

However, I do enjoy my main meal of the day by using what is commonly 
referred to as a Salad Plate instead of a Dinner Plate. 

[LHoney]

07:47 AM on 04/23/2012

I do this too. Maybe it's psychological cuz the plate looks almost full but there's really not much food there.

[lastmanstanding99]

12:07 AM on 04/23/2012

No glow 10, weet poison!

[lovesholiday]

11:25 PM on 04/22/2012

forks over knives