Lose weight for yourself, otherwise you may not have much success if you are trying to lose it for someone else.
Taking away all the foods you love could sabotage your new lifestyle. Sometimes a small indulgence is just a detour.
Reward yourself, but be moderate. Eating two cookies is a treat, but a dozen is devastating.
Never skip meals. If you skip breakfast, you will be eating snacks by 10 am. You'll eat twice as much at dinner if you skip lunch.
If you eat out, ask for your meals to be prepared without extra fat. This should not be a problem, but if it is, find a new restaurant.