Weigh yourself daily
No, this is not unhealthy obsessive behavior. Yes, I realize water andsodium and carbohydrate intake can cause significant fluctuations inweight, even on a day-to-day basis. Still, excelling at anythingrequires constant, impartial feedback. Daily scale accountability willfocus you on your goal every morning.

Don’t watch mindless TV
Merely seeing food can trigger aphysiological hunger response. And let’s be honest, the types of foodsseen in commercials aren’t conducive to visible abs. Boredom, too,destroys physiques: if women eat their feelings, men eat their boredom.Do something, and you won’t snack; do nothing — e.g., watch TV — andyou will be tempted. Aim for output: creating something — anything —activates higher brain functions which relegate hunger to the backburner.

Snack on nuts/monounsaturated fats

Most nuts are rich in monounsaturated fat, protein, and fiber. Thiscombination exerts a powerful hunger-blunting effect. 15-20 nutsconstitutes a snack (try adding a protein shake for a host ofadditional benefits), and 50 nuts can be used as a meal replacement.Monounsaturated fats in general are very satiating; consider addinghigh quality extra-virgin olive oil or my personal favorite, macadamianut oil, to your pantry. (Don’t skimp when purchasing olive oil; realextra-virgin olive oil has a natural peppery finish and a deep, greenaroma of grass and artichoke. It is not bland and not merely used togrease pans.

Make your intentions public
Set a target weight-loss date and share it with a loved one, or participate in a team-based fat loss contest.Enter into a head-to-head bet with a friend, with sizable stakes — menflourish in competition. Added social incentives are powerfulmotivators. Like Warren Buffett says, you want some “skin in the game.