Don't give those pounds a round-trip ticket back; take them off once and for all. Learn to make small changes that become a permanent part of your lifestyle.

A few ideas for healthier behaviors:

• Use milk instead of cream in your coffee.
• Park your car on the edge of the parking lot (less likely to get dings).
• Order grilled instead of fried foods.
• Satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh fruit or suck on a piece of hard candy.
• Do 100 sit ups before going to bed.
• Eat whole fruit instead of drinking juice.
• Use lemon instead of butter or margarine on vegetables.
• Enjoy a small portion of baked chips on occasion.