14. Park your car (or sell it) and jump on a bike. Use it on weekends for fun and during the week to commute to work. Find uphill roads in your neighborhood and make them part of your route. An hour of biking at a steady pace of 8mph on a level surface burns 300 calories.

15. Have a single scoop of ice cream instead of two. Or switch to frozen yogurt. Reduced-fat frozen yogurt is lower in calories than most light ice creams. Fruit sorbet is even better and some of them provide Vitamin C. Calories saved: 70 and up.

16. Pass on second helpings. Or wait at least 20 minutes before going for seconds, which is the amount of time it takes your brain to register that you are full. By the time the 20 minutes are over, you’re probably won’t be hungry anymore. Not having a second serving of mashed potatoes, for example, will save you 170 calories.

17. Don’t skip breakfast. People who do tend to overeat later in the day. When you’re hungry, your body also goes into starvation mode, shutting down and burning less fat to conserve energy. Start your day with a balanced breakfast and save hundreds of calories from mindless snacking later in the day.

18. Go meatless once in a while. Or permanently. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) confirms a link between a vegetarian diet and a reduced risk for obesity. On average, vegetarians are ten percent leaner than meat eaters. Try a soy burger, have a bowl of vegetarian chili, or switch to veggie bacon. Vegetarian alternatives are 50 to 200 calories lighter than the traditional meat dish.

19. Get a pet. A dog requires a minimum of two walks a day plus weekends of Frisbee in the park. Put on rollerblades instead of simply walking with your dog. Run together. If you can’t afford to care for a pet, volunteer at the local shelter. They are always in need of dog walkers and volunteers to help socialize the animals. Act like a passionate pet owner for an hour and burn almost 400 calories.