From: http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=63614&cid=5919494

Tips to stop gaining weight

Here's a more reasonable plan that the stereotypical /. reader should be able to follow:

• Buy foods you like, not just whatever is cheapest. You'll eat more of the stuff you don't like because it isn't as satisfying.
• Get off your ass from time to time. Don't be afraid to park on the far end of the parking lot or use stairs instead of an elevator. When you do walk, walk fast. Really fast. Knock people down if they get in your way.
• Prepare your own food. You'll eat less if you're too lazy to cook.
• Don't designate a specific time for eating. When you fill up your schedule without leaving room for food, you'll have no choice but to eat while doing something else, which forces you to eat less to avoid the inconvenience.
• Don't own a dining table. It will only encourage you to prepare and eat large quantities of food. A small section of desk in front of or next to your keyboard will suffice.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Going to the bathroom every 30 minutes is good exercise.
• Snacking is good, especially if the snacks are in another room (see above).
• If you aren't hungry, don't eat.
• Get lots of sleep on weekends, 10 hours or more per night if possible. This will allow you to skip breakfast and go straight to lunch.
• Don't weigh yourself. Ever. You really don't want to know.
• Don't take pictures of yourself, especially if you are not fully clothed. That's just wrong.
• Check how tight your pants are (at the waist, not elsewhere, pervert). Note that they will stretch somewhat over time, so you may need to conduct tests with new pants from time to time. If they get tighter, reduce your intake of one high-carbohydrate food. Repeat as needed until pants fit properly.

I still fit into the pants I bought 2 years ago (and they're getting looser)!

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