Slim Down the Ricki Way!

A little bit of discipline takes you farther than a whole lot of torture

Keep Track
"I get on the scale every morning to make sure I didn’t gain any weight, or maybe I lost more," says Ricki. The trick is to make sure the number you see is keeping you in check, not driving you crazy. "You want to be well-adjusted and not get too extreme."

Reward Yourself
A job well done deserves a pat on the back — or at least Ricki thinks so: "I’m buying all new clothes. I’m investing in a huge new wardrobe." Just make sure your own reward is not food-related!

Get a Hobby
Food should be used as fuel, not as entertainment or worse, a crutch. "I used to turn to food when I needed comfort, but it hasn’t happened this time," says the actress. Instead of reaching for the Oreos when you’re feeling anxious, go for a walk, pick up a good book, call a friend or hit a movie.

Cut Back on the Cocktailing
"I may have a glass of wine, that’s it," Ricki notes. Cheers to that: A glass of vino contains around 80 calories, while a piña colada packs more than 500 calories a pop.