You can do something as simple as drinking two cups of water before a meal to fill your belly a bit so that you don't overeat, or change up your cheese from dairy to nondairy.
Hunger and self-control do not go hand in hand.
So if you're rooting around for something to eat, grab an apple while you're looking, and usually by the time you're finished eating it, your hunger will have been sidelined; it's crowding out at its best!
I think that food ties us to our community and our traditions, and it's the thing that makes us feel good and connected.
You don't need to stick to tough rules or overnight changes; you need not rely on hardcore discipline that makes you hate your life. You need only focus on progress, not perfection. Lean in to the process of losing weight, and it will happen easily.
I was weaned on chicken-fried steak and hominy grits with goopy gravy all over. I loved meat and wore fur.
