recognise poor behavior such as munching out of boredomaim for more servings of fruit and vegetables you should also add more fiber and protein to the diet as it might curb your appetite by instilling feelings of fullness and satietydrink at least eight glasses of water daily as it will not help you keep hydrated but also prevent overeating and speed up the metabolism have regular meals and avoid skipping any of them as it keeps the metabolism running strong disclaimer the views expressed in this article should not be considered as a substitute for physicians advice please consult your treating physician for more details