As seen in the book Small Changes, Big Results

Host: Looking to drop a few pounds but not sure where to start? Registered dietician and author Ellie Krieger says a few small changes could have big payoff.

Ellie: If you just cut out one sugary beverage a day, the results can be incredible. Just one sugary beverage has about 150 calories - it can be a soda or a lemonade or sweetened iced tea. If you cut that out, you can lose up to 15 pounds by the end of the year.

Host: Tired of that bagel with cream cheese for breakfast? Well, try some whole grain cereal, low fat milk, and strawberries. Ellie says this change alone will cut 200 calories – that’s 20 pounds a year. Lastly,

Ellie: Make sure that at every meal or snack, you have at least one serving of fruit and vegetables. And if you just get into the habit of doing that, you would probably be eating fewer calories overall and you will most certainly be a lot healthier.

Host: Thanks, Ellie