Diet Advice to Ignore...

Wait Until You're Really Hungry to Eat: I know I have a hard time confronting a menu, a full plate or a bread basket on an empty stomach without being tempted to devour the first rosemary-seasoned focaccia-type thing I see when I sit down at the table! 

A better way to think about it: Eat small, healthy snacks to help keep your appetite in check, and track hunger using a 10-point scale (10 being stuffed). Try to stay between a 4 and a 6, or slightly satisfied to slightly hungry.