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From this is from msn health, Age 16

...About Small Eating ChangesWater, water, water, water. (Your skin will look great, too!)Order half portions at restaurants, or share a full portion with somebody. Or ask for a to-go container when you order your food, and pack up half the portion before you even start eating. Cut back on butter and mayo. Limit fried foods to once or twice per week. Use less or no sugar in your coffee or tea. Replace ground beef with Boca products or ground turkey. Try at least one new food every week. If you're bored with what you're eating, you're more likely to give up. Eat fresh, raw veggies instead of chips with sandwiches. Measure your portions until you're sure you know what a cup, a half-cup, and a tablespoon look like. This will help you practice portion control, an essential key to weight-loss success. Try not to drink high-calorie beverages. Dip your fork in a side of salad dressing before each bite, instead of pouring it directly on your salad. You'll find that you are satisfied with much less than you usually put on. Find healthy alternatives to all your favorite foods. If you don't really love it, don't eat it. Never eat out of a bag or box. Take out a measured/counted quantity of food and put it in a bowl. This way, you know exactly how much you're having. Always eat something for breakfast. Read food labels. Check serving sizes. Add vegetables to everything. Plan meals in advance; use that information to make out a complete shopping list. Give guests food to take home. Write down everything you eat and drink, without fail.Plan ahead for special occasions by accounting for higher-calorie foods before you eat them.