Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages

People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you end up eating extra calories when iced glass of water is what you really need.

"If you do not like plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of juice, tea or drinks such as mango or peach infused, which has a lot of calories but not flavor," says Cynthia Sass, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic