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.

“三口法则”。

一个自己骗自己的方法，就是“三口法则”——基本意思就是，你要是想吃甜的，或者其它忌口的东西，那就吃——放纵一下自己，但是只能吃三口。享受它的味道，慢慢吃，然后去吃更健康的东西。

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.

原谅自己，然后继续。

要是你犯了个错误，或者放纵自己太厉害，千万别放弃或者自责不已。正是这种消极的想法，让人们不能长久地坚持节食。他们为此极度苦恼，然后恢复了原来不健康的饮食。不要这样，原谅你这一次的放纵，然后继续你的健康饮食计划。凡事向前看，别向后看。

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.

时刻激励自己。

动力很重要——可以说是最重要的。让别人监督（上面提到过）是最好的动力——但是我还是愿意自己激励自己。找一个正在做你想要做的事的人，读一读成功的故事，看看杂志、博客或者书，贴一张写着激励的话的条子在墙上——总之，能激励你自己的任何事都可以做。