Don't cut out dessert entirely. Here's three suggestions: 1. Eat half the portion you would have otherwise. Just eat smaller bites and savor it. You'll still g

Don't cut out dessert entirely. Here's three suggestions: 1. Eat half the portion you would have otherwise. Just eat smaller bites and savor it. You'll still get the same enjoyment. If you're eating out, split your dessert with someone else (because I know it's hard to leave food on the plate). 2. Find desserts that are less caloric. If the dessert has fewer calories, you can eat the same amount that you used to and you'll still be doing better. 3. Turn it into a treat rather than an every day occurrence. Maybe eat it every other day instead of every day. Maybe only eat it if you cook a healthy meal (and skip it when you go eat that burger from In-n-out). Going cold turkey is really hard, and not at all required, unless you have impulse control problems (e.g. many people have "trigger" foods, which they should stay away from entirely if they can).