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Find something to keep your mind and body busy, instead of food.
I know that I used to eat constantly, just out of boredom, or wanting to taste something (not because I was hungry). I also know that I used to be 300 pounds.
For me (and I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS...just had to make this clear), it was the unfortunate combination of cigarettes and about a case or so of Diet Pepsi (per week) that kept me busy. As of today, I've dropped exactly 60 pounds. As I said, though, I would recommend healthy snacks, chewing gum, or water as opposed to cigarettes, but just get something that's going to keep you busy and keep your mind off of the food.
Another thing that helped me, was working out. Especially if I really pushed the hell out of myself in the gym. I felt good for doing it, and all that hard work made me want to quit overeating (I mean, why waste all that sweating and burning?). Your aerobics class should help with that quite a bit.
Also, you seem to have a clear idea of what you DON'T want to become. That's good. I knew, for a fact, that I didn't want to hit 300 pounds. Unfortunately, I did, but that was a wake-up call...a sort of rock bottom, and it gave me motivation to cut back on the eating.
Congratulations on making this decision now, while things are still in a desirable situation, and not a few years down the line, when you can't wear regular clothes or ride in the normal seats on a roller coaster.
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