2. Eliminate unnecessary carbs by ditching the bagel and spreading cream cheese on two pieces of cardboard.

3. When you make BLTs, use beansprouts instead of bacon.

4. Instead of going to happy hour, drink some lukewarm water alone on your couch.

5. Whenever you have the urge to smoke a cigarette do hot yoga instead.

6. One alternative to drinking sugary cocktails is to work on your taxes.

7. When you're at all-night parties and desert raves, suck on sugar-free hard candy in place of doing recreational drugs.

8. Eat more mindfully by using a single chopstick instead of a fork.

9. When you make nachos, get that crunch with celery instead of tortilla chips.

11. Buy whole wheat pasta. When you have a carb craving, dig the pointed end of an uncooked noodle into your palm until the craving passes.

12. When you order pizza, ask for double the sauce, half the cheese, and zero bread.