21 Tiny Ways Experts Say You Can Slash Calories, Boost Your Metabolism, and Lose Weight

Don’t be afraid of going for the full-fat version of foods, like cheese, nut butter, and yogurt, says Albert Matheny, R.D., C.S.C.S. “Fat is usually replaced with sugar in foods labeled as ‘low-fat,’” he says. So even if the calorie count is the same, you’ll consume more carbohydrates from the sugar. And more than likely, those extra carbs will be stored as fat, he says. The only caveat is that you need to cut your portion size back to make sure you’re creating a calorie deficit, he says. Here’s a helpful guide to the portion sizes of foods you eat all the time.