1.   At best, some of these popular books offer traditional weight-loss advice with an emphasis on cutting calories and increasing activity.

2.   Her refrigerator door is a collage of cartoon characters reminding her to cut calories.

3.   STOP DIETING When you cut your calories dramatically, your body goes into starvation mode to conserve energy.

4.   When it comes to beverages, be sure to provide low-calorie mixers to cut the calories in alcohol.

5.   Will using an artificial sweetener help you cut calories?