Make calorie-sparing substitutions


You do not have to make big changes to your diet to see noticeable results. The American Dietetic Association suggests these small ways to trim those calories: * Sweeten your favorite coffee with some fat-free milk and a splash of sugar-free syrup. * Pull the skin off poultry, and trim away fat on beef, pork and chicken. * Indulge in a small dish of ice cream, but select low-calorie, slow-churned varieties instead of higher-fat choices. * Skip the chips; instead have snack on raw veggies with salsa or fat-free ranch dressing.