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Looking for some easy ways to enhance your weight-loss efforts? Follow these diet tips from Leslie Bonci, R.D., M.P.H., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

1. Take notes – A study found that those who kept daily food logs lost twice as much as those who didn't.
2. Keep It Simple – Experts say that people with a lot of pounds to lose get overwhelmed by counting calories and give up. Keep it simple by divvying your plate into thirds: 1/3 protein, 1/3 vegetables and 1/3 whole grains.
3. Scale Back – Serve dinner on a salad plate and pour cereal into a mug rather than a bowl. Experts say you'll think you're eating more than you actually are.
4. Slow Down – Sip water and set your fork down after every few bites. There's lag time between your stomach feeling full and your brain getting the message.
5. Nosh Often – Eat small amounts every few hours. It can help your body burn calories instead of holding on to them.