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Put away the (food) scale
"Portion control isn't about measuring; it's about ordering two appetizers instead of an entrée and cutting back on bread if you have pasta."
—Bethenny Frankel, author of Naturally Thin
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Stash fruit
"Keep fruit at work. It helps during the I-need-chocolate part of the afternoon."
—Diana Cerqueira, Health beauty assistant
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Shake chocolate
"When I'm trying to drop a few pounds, I carry around a shaker cup of chocolate protein powder. If I'm ravenous, I add the water, and it fills me up so I don't eat something high-calorie instead."
—Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
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Set limits, then go nuts!
"In the cafeteria I use a 4-by-4-inch Styrofoam box, and I put whatever I want in there. It's almost impossible to overeat."
—Ellen Kunes, Health editor-in-chief
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Floss for dessert
"Brushing my teeth after dinner makes me less likely to eat again before I go to bed."
—Jo Miller, Health photo director
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Take a 'before' photo
"Before I got in shape, a friend convinced me to take photos of myself wearing nothing but a sports bra and underwear. Anytime I fall off the wagon I look at those pics—that's all the motivation I need!"
—Rozalynn S. Frazier, Health assistant fitness editor
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Avoid liquid calories
"Cut out drinks with calories—juice, lemonade, and, hardest of all, after-work wine."
—Lisa Lombardi, Health executive editor
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Break out the skinny jeans
"Wear something tight! It provides the extra bit of motivation to lay off the fries."
—Ilana Blitzer, Health beauty/fashion editor
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Pitcher this
"Fill a pitcher with water and cucumbers. It's pretty—and it feels like a treat."
—Olivia Rassow, Health food editorial assistant
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Set aside leftovers
"Serve yourself, then immediately pack the leftovers in a Tupperware container and store in the fridge."
—Maria Ricapito, Health contributing beauty editor
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