It's also important to write down your meals and track your cravings. A lot of times the actual craving is not for what you think it is! For example, craving chips or french fries are sometimes a deficiency of healthy fats so adding a good quality fat to your sandwich (like avocado slices) can significantly shift your cravings from one small switch!

Keep a meal diary and look for patterns. If you are reaching for sweets a lot then it's important to introduce naturally sweet foods to help you push out the processed sugar craves. Some naturally sweet foods are things like fruits, carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes. 

After awhile your detective work will pay off. Not only around the waist but your mind and overall mood and energy will shift to a more optimal state!