You made a resolution to lose weight for good this year, right?  But, you’ve found that the junk food is already making your way back into your home? Maybe it’s not you but someone else whose has brought it in.  Regardless of who purchased it, it’s there……calling your name.  So how can you make sure that your house is temptation-proof?  I’m going to share a few simple tips with you so that you can stay on track.

• Once a month, go through the cupboards and fridge.  Toss anything that is unhealthy and opened out.  Yep, completely out!
• If you’ve found food that is unhealthy and unopened, consider donating it to a food bank, neighbor or friend.
• Talk to the other folks in the house and let them know that unhealthy food is not on your list and you need their support.  If they aren’t able to comply with your request, keep a seperate drawer, shelf, etc just for them.  This is completely off limits to you!
• When grocery shopping, stay within the outer perimeter of the store.  This is where the healthy stuff is.  If you walk down the chip isle, you may want to grab a bag.  If you decide to do this, be sure to have plastic bags on hand and as soon as you’re home, go ahead and divide your snacks into portions suggested on the nutritional label.
• Temped to eat and it’s not time?  Find something else to do.  Go for a walk, phone a friend, read a book.  You get the picture.