I’ve been eating far too much dessert – and I’m starting to feel my stomach expand. So, I need to take care of this and get my weight down. 

I don’t have time to go to the gym. I do walk Holly the Terror Dog a few times throughout the day, but I have to figure out something else.

The trick is to drink a full glass of water with lime or lemon before a meal. Drink it down fast – don’t sip it. This blunts your desire to eat.

Drinking water is the best tip out there because it actually works. You won’t be as hungry and you’ll be hydrated. 

Chewing gum is another great way to avoid eating sweets. It keeps you distracted and may take care of your sweet tooth. 

The key is to forget about the temptation of food and sweets. Drinking water, chewing gum, and reading a book are easy ways to forget about it.