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Spend time in a tidy workspace versus a messy one, and you’ll be more likely to choose a healthy snack.

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No crazy restrictions required.

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Boot Camp Cardio & Strength Workout With Denise Austin

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Bruschetta 'n Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Remember: "Don’t let your friends sabotage your weight-loss goals."

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So what’s the secret? It may simply be a matter of mindfulness: Slowing down may increase your awareness of every bite, and that can help you better tune in to the gradual increase in fullness as you eat.

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The researchers found that taking small bites, putting utensils down between each, and chewing thoroughly helped normal-weight people consume fewer calories during a meal.

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Only 12 percent of people are absolutely sure that they'll keep their New Year's resolution.

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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“The good-for-you fats in foods like nuts, avocados, and salmon can help you feel more full, meaning you take in fewer calories throughout the day overall,” says Young.

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“A 20-ounce low-fat frozen yogurt, for instance, could have up to 500 calories, which is a huge diet bomb for something that doesn’t have any nutritional substance.”

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The question: Which is better if you’re trying to lose weight: low-fat foods or low-calorie ones?

The expert: Lisa Young, Ph.D., author of The Portion Teller Plan

The answer: Low-calorie foods—without question. “Ultimately, weight loss is about calorie intake. If you take in fewer calories each day, you willslim down,” says Young.

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The Volumetrics Plan

How it works: This isn't so much a diet plan as a general way of eating. It was developed by Barbara Rolls, a nutrition professor at Penn State University, and it's based on the assumption that people tend to eat the same amount of food each day, regardless of how many calories are in said food. Rolls hypothesized that if you fill your plate with more low-cal foods, like veggies, you'll end up taking in fewer calories without actually eating less food.  And it turns out, she was right.

Why people like it: You don't feel like you're starving yourself because you're still eating the same amount of food as you were when you weren't on the plan. Plus, it doesn't ban or limit any specific food groups, so you're more likely to stick with it.

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Denise Austin: Total Body Pilates Challenge

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Creamy Chicken and Cheddar Rice

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Raw Food Diet

How it works: You eat only raw food, which hasn't been cooked, processed, microwaved, genetically engineered, or exposed to pesticides or herbicides—and it's never heated above 115 ° F. The theory is that cooking food kills most of the vitamins in it, so by eating it raw, you're taking in more nutrients. Most people who follow this diet are vegan, but some eat raw animal products, like raw fish, cheese made from raw milk, and certain kids of raw meat. You typically end up losing weight—research suggests that people who follow this plan end up eating fewer calories overall since there are so many things they can't eat and you have to plan out pretty much everything you put in your moth (i.e., it's harder to randomly grab a snack without thinking about it).

Why people like it: It's trendy, for one thing, and also, proponents say they feel fresher and more of-the-earth when they eat raw. Thing is, it's not terribly convenient. Raw food restaurants, while growing in popularity in urban areas, are still pretty rare nationwide. And meal prep can take a while, too (lots of juicing, blending, and dehydrating is involved).

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The Eco-Atkins Diet

How it works: Similar to the regular Atkins diet, this one is also low-carb—but it doesn't eliminate carbs entirely, and it's way more plant-based. Instead of loading up on fatty, cholesterol-loaded meats and cheeses, you eat 31 percent of your calories from plant proteins, 43 percent of them from plant fats, and the remaining 26 percent from "good" carbs. Most people on this plan are vegan, but some still eat fish, lean white meat, and dairy products.

Why people like it: It's much better for your heart than the traditional Atkins diet since you're not eating tons of cholesterol. That said, it's harder than some other diets to maintain because it's more restrictive (you're not supposed to have any red meat or "bad" carbs like white bread and pastries). So if you randomly have a craving for a Pop-Tart, you're out of luck.