Diet Tips

Weight loss is all about calories in vs. calories out. But sometimes it's not that easy, and we can use a few tips to push us along. The tips in this section were submitted by readers, and include a few of our own favorites. Check back often for new and fresh ideas to jumpstart your diet, or help you get through those little hurdles along the way. Have a tip to share? Send it to us!

Lose 10 without noticing

If you cut just 96 calories a day, which is about a slice and a half of bread, you will lose 10 pounds in one year without ever noticing. You’ll gain the same benefit if you increase your activity a little to burn 96 extra calories a day.

Go Wild

Wild rice is not a rice at all, but is a grass seed native to North America. It is nutty in flavor and has more protein and fewer calories than white rice.

Skin your Chicken

Removing skin from chicken can cut fat content by 75% and cut the calories nearly in half.

Weigh In

Keep tabs on your weight: Nearly half of those who successfully shed pounds said they weighed themselves regularly. Regular trips to the scale helped to keep tabs on any weight fluctuations and indicate the need to correct them. Weigh daily if it helps keep you on track.