Weight-loss Tip: If you’re sampling food a lot, eat less for lunch or dinner. The calories from those little tastes you take while cooking can really add up.

Weight-loss Tip: Invest in single-serving containers and use them for leftovers. That way, you won’t polish off everything in one go.

Weight-loss Tip: Lightly coat your pans. Use nonstick spray to saute foods, or rub oil onto the pan with a paper towel for the lightest possible coating.

Weight-loss Tip: Don’t skip meals. When you get too hungry, you’re less likely to make healthy choices and your body will start storing fat.

Weight-loss Tip: Give yourself at least 90 minutes to end your meal before you plan to go to sleep.