At Happy Hour...

-Opt for a glass of wine, or vodka and soda instead of beer.

Ask for a Tall and you'll get more soda than alcohol and you'll nurse that drink a little longer.

-Drizzle hot sauce on wings instead of bleu cheese.

-Sip water between rounds, being patient can cut calories and spare you a hangover.

-Dip chips in salsa instead of guacamole or sour cream.

In the Kitchen....

-Measure, measure, measure! We almost always overdo our portions, get a scale and get it right.

-Swap broth for butter and oil when preparing packed meals like rice or noodles.

-Replace oil and butter with applesauce or a prune mixture when baking. Don't mention it and no one will notice, I promise.

-Substitute non-fat Greek yogurt for a serving of sour cream.

-Make meatballs with ground chicken or turkey instead of beef or pork.

Lots of little tweaks that you'll hardly notice until your jeans fit better.