10 Subtle Lifestyle Changes That Will Help You Shed the Pounds Fast

3. Trim your portions.

Knowing what YOU like and what you could easily skip is another great tip. Are you a fan of cookie dough? Pasta? Or maybe pizza? By writing down your favorite dishes, analyzing them, and making a priority list you can say, “I’ll skip the pizza and let my BFF have it all!” But then on Saturday, you can treat yourself to sushi and a glass of wine.