Weight Loss Tips From Real Women

Everyone has their favorite weight loss tips. Here’s a handful of diet suggestions from real women who claim they really work.

I drink a full 12 ounce glass of water before I sit down to eat. It fills me up and I don’t eat as much at meals. – Monica, 22

My secret weapon is sugarless gum. Whenever I have the urge for a snack or something sweet, I pop it into my mouth and start chewing. Works like a charm every time. -Maddi, 43

Knitting works wonders. I used to snack like a pig while I watched T.V. at night. Since I started knitting, I’ve lost almost ten pounds, and I know it’s because my hands are too busy to pop stuff in my mouth. -Liz, 25

It tastes horrible, but it really works. My grandmother told me to take one teaspoon of cider vinegar before every meal to eat up the fats. – Diane, 21

Peer support! There’s nothing like feeling guilty for letting your friends down to make you get out and go exercise. I make dates to play tennis or go for a walk – no backing out when someone else is counting on me. -Cara, 22

All right, this is going to sound really silly but – when I have to...