~ Day Three/Four ~

Pump Up The Protein.
The pro in protein? It's the most satiating food group. To banish hunger, eat 1 to 1.25 grams of protein for every 2.2 pounds of body weight (about 70 grams daily for a 140-pound woman), says Katherine Tallmadge, R.D., author of Diet Simple (Lifeline Press). Include it every time you eat.
Steady Snacker: Shoot for 10 to 15 grams per snack, six times a day. Good choices: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 oz soy nuts, 2 T peanut butter.

Shop Smarter.
It's easier to eat healthfully if you plan ahead. So today—and at least once a week hereafter—hit the produce aisle and buy fresh goodies for the coming week. Get whole fruits and precut veggies and nuts along with staples for healthy meals, such as whole-grain pasta, skinless chicken breasts and prepared marinara. Once you've stocked up, tack a list on the fridge and write down each food as you run out of it. At week's end, you've got a customized record of your favorite nutritious eats.