While the women of Wysteria Lane may have nestled into safe suburbia, they are all riddled with insecurities. When it comes to dieting, each has their very own dieting styles, tendencies, and vices we can learn from.

If you are trying to survive the ruthless chit-chat of your neighbors, the waning libido of a spouse, or any of the other dramas of suburban living without blowing your diet, popping a pill is not the solution. Read on for some sound advice from WeightWatchers.ca.

Sensitive Susan: Single Mum Susan, played by Terri Hatcher, is plagued with the same anxious, self-doubting tendencies as Sex in the City's Carrie Bradshaw. Often, this type of personality is emotionally impulsive. As a result, the "Susan Dieter" can be an emotional eater who must learn to separate food from feelings. In this instance setting boundaries is a good first step towards taking care of one's "self". We need to be able to tell other people when they are acting in ways that are not acceptable to us to prevent those negative feelings from manifesting in overeating. To prevent "eating out of the carton" episodes, WeightWatchers.ca suggests sitting down for three well-balanced meals a day. And opt for single-serve snack solutions instead of stocking up on family-size bags.

Over-Achiever Lynette: From car pools & soccer practice to dinners on a dime, Super-moms like Lynette, played by Felicity Huffman, are chronic overachievers. The dilemma of the compulsive-doer is that they do not believe who they are is enough, so they look for achievements to make them feel better about themselves. In the process of taking on everyone and everything else, they tend to compromise their own wellness. Here, the key to balanced living is learning how to accept help from others and embracing one's own limitations. In the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter if you bought or baked the muffins from scratch … so long as they are fat-free!

People Pleasing Bree: From the most manicured flower garden in the neighborhood to Martha Stewart-inspired suppers, Bree-type perfectionists are the harshest self-critics. When it comes to diet and exercise the ceaseless compulsion to "be perfect" can be taken to the extreme and often leads to self-defeat. Unfortunately weight loss, despite the best of intentions, is not entirely controllable. How do we let go of our desire to maintain control? Take a less rigid approach to wellness! A good strategy is to watch what you eat 90% of the time and allot 10% for flexible food and exercise choices.

Pampered Princess Gabrielle: While Gabrielle types may be accustomed to endless attention and luxuries, being in the spotlight can be extremely stressful. Social pressures and situations often-time lead to excessive weight loss techniques such as over-exercising and skipping meals. Spirituality and connectedness is the path to enlightened living. Avoid situations that reinforce self-doubt and spend time with those who care about you. This could mean hosting a weekly poker game with your more genuine girlfriends, popping in a yoga tape in the mornings or taking a volunteer position in a low-profile daycare centre or community centre.

Stay tuned for helpful tips from some not-so-desperate housewives!

SOURCE: WEIGHTWATCHERS.com
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