We must be careful not to put more emphasis on things like: grooming, bathing, brushing our teeth or keeping appointments than we put on controlling our weight and our overall health. A good looking unhealthy, overweight person should not be the ultimate goal of our lives. Too often our aims and values are misdirected. But we can redirect these values and aims by simply; just stop eating more food than we need to live and maintain a healthy existence. To begin with, cut back on the amount of food that you eat each time that you eat. You may, now start thinking that this is easy to say but not so easy to do. But, it is easy to do, notice that to begin I am not saying that you should change WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO EAT at any particular time, just adjust the amount. For example, start by eating only 3/4 or if you are really determined, then, only 2/3 of the amount of food that you would normally eat per meal. As you read more you will begin to see how simple and effective this process is, when it is followed. You should never stop eating the foods that you like and enjoy, if you are serious about long-term weight control.