the simple way it works: eat 6 times per day, no matter what. breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks in between each. if you want to lose weight, eat smaller meals/snacks. if you're having trouble with that, plan you're meals for the week and go to the store after youve eaten and get snack foods like trail mix, yogurts, and pbjs (that's what i use). if you find yourself getting bored and going to eat, go for a walk instead of on the computer or get involved in a yoga class. the hardest part is getting used to it, but after awhile, you'll be used to eating less and less and more healthy and on your way