This is nothing new, but it really helped me and others I know
I kept a journal. It is amazing what you discover about your eating habits when you do this. I found it hard to get started but once I did, it was great.
I realised when I used food as a comfort or got stressed or unhappy.
By recording my feelings it made me more aware of why I constantly failed. By recognising these things I was able to change them.
Once I was off and running and felt more in control and focused, I made a Wish List. Each time I lost 7lbs I treated myself to something nice which was not food or drink related. It was very empowering!
Each time I wanted to give up or cheat, I looked at the skinny jeans I hung on the back of my door and thought... I WILL get into those jeans
I got to wear them last week! That felt better than CHOCOLATE!!!!