• Weight-loss Tip: Use a vegetable bean dip such as hummus instead of ranch dressing or a fatty cream-based dip.

  • Weight-loss Tip: Identify the emotional triggers that lead you to seek unhealthy comfort food. Picture your goal weight the next time a trigger strikes.

  • Weight-loss Tip: Take every opportunity to move around, even in small ways. Studies show fidgety people tend to be skinnier.

  • Weight-loss Tip: Natural applesauce is an excellent dip for fruits such as bananas and melons.

  • 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.