TLN Health News Heads Up: 15 Best Diet Tips Ever

Experts share their top tips for weight loss success.

By Kathleen M. Zelman, LD, RD, MPH
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Everyone knows the keys to losing weight: Eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple enough, but in the context of real life and its demands, it can be anything but simple. So how do successful losers do it? To find out, WebMD asked experts across the country for their best diet tips.

Here's what they said:

Best Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages.

Best Diet Tip No. 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.

Best Diet Tip No. 3: Consider whether you're really hungry.

Best Diet Tip No. 4: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.

Best Diet Tip No. 5: Enjoy your favorite foods.

Best Diet Tip No. 6: Enjoy your treats away from home.

Best Diet Tip No. 7: Eat several mini-meals during the day.

Best Diet Tip No. 8: Eat protein at every meal.

Best Diet Tip No. 9: Spice it up.

Best Diet Tip No. 10: Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience foods.

Best Diet Tip No. 11: Order children’s portions at restaurants.

Best Diet Tip No. 12: Eat foods in season.

Best Diet Tip No. 13: Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables.

Best Diet Tip No. 14: Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress.

Best Diet Tip No. 15: Be physically active.

Read the complete article and Best Diet Tip explanations at WebMD!