Make sure to get the stuff that's bad for you out of the house! Plan what you're going to cook the next couple days and walk to the store. If you overstock, you might just eat it faster!
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Remove temptations to overeat immediately! When you are making a large batch meal, plate your portion (or portions if you are cooking for the family) and tupperware the rest and put in the fridge before you sit down to eat. It's not impossible to get seconds, but you'll have to think a little harder about whether that is really the choice you want to make.
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This also helps cut down on clean-up time after dinner!
Summer produce is overflowing--and cheap! Whether you grow it or buy it, it's easy to preserve your food so that you can save money and eat better long after the harvest is over.