I was talking to someone who is struggling and she said that she keeps on losing her abstinence on Shabbos. I shared some of my tips and she said that it really helped her.
1) Shabbos is a time of special treats, make sure that your food is special too.
2) If you don't buy enough for others, DO NOT SHARE.
3) If you do not have enough food for yourself you will loose your abstinence.
4) Taking care of yourself is self preservation, not self indulgence.
5) Teach your family that what is in specially identified containers is UNTOUCHABLE!
6) Try to get your family to feel positive about the importance of your program.
7) Buy them nosh and treats so they will not resent the program.
