In this month’s O Magazine, Bob Green gives his “Back to Business” Plan. He provides the following 6 simple diet changes that you can make to get back on track. Give yourself 2 weeks to implement each change before adding the next one.

1. Replace soda with water, unsweatened iced tea or fat -free milk. Diet soda is okay, but limit the amount, because it may encourage cravings for sweet foods.
2. Trade in white bread for 100% whole grain. Try incorporating whole grain pasta and brown rice into your diet.
3. Cut out trans fat (look for it on labels or look for “partially hydrogenated oil”). Use healthy fats such as olive and corn oil.
4. Switch from fried foods to roasted, sauteed or baked. Try roasted potatoes, baked (and slightly breaded) chicken, vegetables sauteed in olive oil
5. Skim the fat from dairy–Go from whole or 2% milk and yogurt to 1% or fat-free versions. Also try calcium- and vitamin D-enriched soy milk with hno more than 100 calories per cup.
6. Consider cutting out alcohol as a way to eliminate caloreis. Instead of beer, wine or a cocktail, order sparkling water wtih a splash of fruit juice (or another low calorie drink) and see if it doesn’t make a big difference