Quick changes to lose weight We like our weight loss plans the same way we like our Wi-Fi -- fast and fail-proof. Science shows that when it comes to dropping pounds, small changes can yield big results. Pick pistachios: People who snacked on in-shell pistachios ate 50 percent fewer than those who ate the shelled kind, yet they reported feeling just as full and satisfied.
Slice your food: Cutting food into smaller portions slows your intake, and also visually tricks you into thinking you're eating more.
Weigh yourself daily: People who log weekly and daily weigh-ins lose about 12 to 18 pounds more than do those who check less frequently.
Dress down: People who wear jeans to work take 491 more steps a day than those in business wear.
Brush immediately after dinner: Peppermint has been reported to suppress appetite, and cleaning your chompers with strong-tasting toothpaste may help distract your taste buds from craving another flavor.
Try acupressure on your ear: To help curb cravings, take your thumb and forefinger and squeeze the flap of skin that juts out by your ear canal (not your earlobe).
Switch seats at the dinner table: Just seeing your seconds may encourage you to eat more, so face away from the food at dinner buffets and parties.
Phone a friend: Reach for the phone, not the potato skins, the next time you're feeling blue.
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