I made a deal to get myself something big that I wanted in order to lose the 50 pounds that I needed to lose. As I began to lose on weightwatchers, I totally forgot about the reward (can't even remember what I wanted) I felt so good, had so many health issued resolved and people really noticed that it was the reward I was looking for! I have kept it off for the most part- I just say Food does not control me! when I get ready to mess up! Good Luck! Do what ever it takes! Skinny feels so much better than any food taste!!!!!