12. Three-bite rule.

A great way to allow for cheats is the Three-bite rule … basically, if you want a sweet or some other sinful food, don't deny yourself … allow yourself a little indulgence, but just three bites. Allow yourself to enjoy the taste, eat slowly, then move on to healthier foods.

“三口法則”。

一個自己騙自己的方法，就是“三口法則”——基本意思就是，你要是想吃甜的，或者其它忌口的東西，那就吃——放縱一下自己，但是只能吃三口。享受它的味道，慢慢吃，然后去吃更健康的東西。

13. Forgive, and move on.

If you make a mistake, or cheat more than you should, don't just give up or beat yourself up. This kind of negative thinking is why people don't stay on diets for long. They binge and then go back to their unhealthy habits. Instead, just forgive yourself for any indulgences, and get back on your healthy eating plan. Look forward, not backward.

原諒自己，然后繼續。

要是你犯了個錯誤，或者放縱自己太厲害，千萬別放棄或者自責不已。正是這種消極的想法，讓人們不能長久地堅持節食。他們為此極度苦惱，然后恢復了原來不健康的飲食。不要這樣，原諒你這一次的放縱，然后繼續你的健康飲食計劃。凡事向前看，別向后看。

14. Get inspired.

Motivation is important … maybe the most important thing. Accountability (mentioned above) is the best motivator … but I'd put inspiration at a close second. Find others who are doing what you want to do, read success stories, read magazines and blogs and books, put up a motivational poster … whatever it takes to get inspired.

時刻激勵自己。

動力很重要——可以說是最重要的。讓別人監督（上面提到過）是最好的動力——但是我還是愿意自己激勵自己。找一個正在做你想要做的事的人，讀一讀成功的故事，看看雜志、博客或者書，貼一張寫著激勵的話的條子在墻上——總之，能激勵你自己的任何事都可以做。