You're stuffed after enjoying a delicious dinner, yet you can't resist the urge to order a decadent dessert. Or you starve yourself all day, then gorge yourself until bedtime. Or maybe you nearly always eat on the run, standing up or while driving. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, your eating habits could use a tune-up. All could indicate unhealthy habits that can stand in the way of long-term weight loss success.

Listen to Your Body Anyone who struggles with food and eating can fall into habits that may lead to what professionals call disordered eating. Disordered eating can take many forms, ranging from unhealthy eating habits that keep you from losing weight to binge eating disorder, bulimia, or anorexia. Don't let your desire to lose weight create unhealthy eating habits. Your first step should be to accept your body and be proud that you are a member of the Weight Loss Clinic, improving your health while you slim down. One of the best ways to take charge of your eating habits is to tune into your body -- that is, to learn to eat when you are physically hungry and stop when you are full. It's easier said than done, but with a little practice, you can learn to control your calorie intake without feeling deprived.