Try as we might to eat healthy, it's so easy for that after-work cocktail to lead to a cheese plate…and three slices of pizza when we get home.

Here to free us from our dieting demons is Heather Bauer, a Park Avenue nutritionist who has helped Tyra Banks shed pounds and given us a new appreciation for fiber, lean protein and home-cooked meals.

Her book, Bread Is the Devil--which sounds scarier than it is--identifies common eating pitfalls and ways to lose weight without starving yourself. We love chapters like "The Late-Night Shuffle" (if you devour a pint of Häagen-Dazs after dinner, this one's for you) and "The Plunge," which we turn to whenever a plate of cookies magically disappears.

Trying to lose baby weight or shape up for a big event? Make an appointment with Bauer or sign up for her new snack-delivery service, Bestowed. For $15 each month, you’ll get a box of carefully selected healthy treats delivered to your doorstep.

Get a head start with her list of nutritious food swaps and healthy picks for dining out.

Finally, a way to lose it and stay sane.

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