Weight-loss Tip: Eating liquid-based foods such as natural smoothies and low-sodium soup can help you cut back on calories yet feel full.

Weight-loss Tip: Decaf coffee is a great low-calorie fluid when you’re having cravings.

Weight-loss Tip: Muscle burns at least four times as many calories as fat does, so try twenty minutes of strength training two to three times a week.

Weight-loss Tip: Use a dash of cinnamon to give fruits such as bananas and melons a richer dessert feel without the sugar.

Weight-loss Tip: People who regularly weigh themselves and keep track of their progress in a journal are more likely to lose weight.