Diet foods, healthy things that don't taste gross.

Drink lots of water

Hummus and veggies are good for a snack

I am IN LOVE with Chia Seed pudding. It amazes me how healthy something so good is. It's like a rice pudding... but healthy.. and ridiculously filling, I only need a tiny bit and I'm full AND have satisfied my sweet craving.

3/4 C Chia Seeds
2 C Almond/Rice/Soy milk
1 Tsp vanilla
Honey or Cinnamon or agave to taste.

I just made it with almond milk and 2 tbsp of cinnamon - delish.

EDIT - that's a recipe for about 8 servings, btw.

Try vegs like celery, cucumbers and carrots dipped in a berry vinegarette-it's very filling and the dressing gives them more flavor. Another good dipping sauce for vegs is salsa. Stick with foods that you can identify in your meal..meaning nothing processed or anything with a high sodium.

I have yet to hear of any diet pills that actually work except for Alli. BUT...I've also heard Alli has some very not so pleasant side effects, and it can get expensive. I would just stick with calorie counting and exercise.

Fruit makes a good snack. I buy grapes, apples, strawberries, pineapple and put them into Tupperware or buy them already cut up. But make sure its fresh if its already cut, and not in any kind of sugar syrup (like the canned kind is).

Its probably not a great "snack" but I pretty much always have skinny cow ice cream bars on hand anymore. 3-4 different flavors stay in my freezer at all times. They are only 100 calories for most of them, and help curb my sweet tooth. They're fudge bars are really good if your having a "I need chocolate" moment.

Popcorn is another good one...I recommend the 100 calorie packs...because the serving sizes can get confusing on a regular bag (at least for me).

Veggies. If you like them, buy a veggie tray (throw away the ranch though because its usually really really high). Veggie trays are easier if your not great at prepping your own snacks, more grab and go.

Planning my meals has helped me a lot. The weeks that I don't have a plan, I'm all over the place and eating bad. Because usually by the time its lunch time or dinner I'm starving, and have no clue what I want to eat, and trying to count up how many calories the meal is going to be is extra frustrating when I'm already hungry. So I end up ordering out etc. On the other hand, if I already know that we are having BLT's for dinner, and I already know that its with in my calories, then I can just come home, make dinner, and eat.

Stick to the perimeter of the grocery store. Whole foods; produce, meats, dairy, whole grains, nuts. Anything processed is your enemy.

What he said!

For snacks, the first things I reach for are fresh fruits and raw, unsalted nuts.

Other snack faves - wholly guacamole 100 calorie pouches (found in the salad section of your grocer) or low sodium hummus with whole grain scoops, pita, crackers, or veggies. Popcorn is yummy, too. My diary is public if you want to check it out (though it's been slightly bland lately, running out of food and I need to shop...).

Tips - drink lots of water! I aim for 14-16 (8oz) glasses per DAY. Watch the sodium, even if you go over don't sweat it, just work on keeping it low! Weight loss has more to do with your nutrition than it does exercise, so make sure you are fueling your body with healthy, wholesome foods.

And I agree with PPs, you can do this without diet pills! They are just a waste of money - save that money for more important things, like buying new clothes