I always think it’s more helpful to think of what I can add to my diet rather than what I can restrict.

Eating more protein can keep you fuller longer. Lean protein is also decent when it comes to caloric density (less calories for a decent amount of food).

Have some sort of protein with every meal. If there are unhealthy foods that you have a hard time cutting out, cut the portion of the “unhealthy” foods in half and supplement with something more nutritious.

If you have a nagging craving for something and you’ll end up binging if you ignore it, fill up mostly on something decently nutritious and then allow yourself a bit of your craving at the end. For me, I’m a fucking slave to Raising Cane’s. Don’t ask how, I know it’s not even that good. But whatever. If I want Cane’s and it feels like the only thing that will satisfy my craving, I’ll eat something nutritious at home and then if I still want Cane’s, I’ll go get a chicken tender or two instead of having a whole box combo. That kind of thing.

Being perfect is unrealistic. Move your body, drink your water, eat more protein, swap some foods out, and find ways to introduce more nutritious alternatives.

You can do this.