Dieting? 5 Quick Tips to Help You Lose Weight Safely! by Dr. Christopher Masi

Most of us are looking to lose a few extra pounds. Reducing your dietary intake by 250 to 500 calories per day leads to weight loss of 1/2 to 1 pound per week. Here are five tips to help!

• Avoid nuts. Three handfuls of nuts have 525 calories. 
• Don't eat in front of the TV. This can save as much as 288 calories per meal. 
• Use 10-inch plates instead of a 12-inch plates. You'll eat up to 25 percent less and save up to 500 calories per day. 
• Don't drink soda. Each 12-ounce can contains 150 to 180 calories. 
• You can't eat an unhealthy snack if it's not in the house, so don't buy junk food.

Be healthy on your weight loss journey!