Dr. Oz's 100 Weight Loss Tips

1. Automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time. That way you're less likely to make an unhealthy last-minute food choice.

1. Oats are your friends! Eating a cup of oatmeal in the morning will prevent you from gorging in the afternoon.

1. Foods with healthy fats such as olives, salmon and walnuts help you feel satisfied.

1. Skipping meals can cause your body to go into a fat-storing starvation mode, making it harder to burn calories.

1. Got nuts with nuts. Eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full. Try soaking them in water for a different texture.

1. Use meditation to help you cope with chronic stress, which can lead you to crave feel-good carbs.

1. You may be used to fried foods but there are other, sometimes healthier, ways to cook including: roasting, steaming, poaching, baking, braising and broiling.

1. Do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit; that way, you're less likely to stray into the processed foods section.

1. Don't confuse thirst with hunger. Drink a glass of water when you feel hungry to see if that's what you're really craving.

1. When out at a restaurant, ask the server to hold the bread, snack mix or chips and salsa that might come before the meal. If you're hungry, you'll be tempted.

1. Tired of eating your salad on a plate? Fill a whole wheat pita with salad and a splash of lemon for a twist.

1. You might do better to replace an occasional dinner with a nice roll in the hay. Healthy sex may help control the amount of food you eat and it's great exercise.

1. Create emergency packs filled with healthy foods such as nuts, fruits or sliced vegetables to help you avoid unhealthy temptations.

1. Add red pepper flakes to your pantry. When eaten early in the day, red pepper lowers the amount of food you'll eat later.

1. Odds are you're eating too fast. Try holding a conversation while having a meal so you're not gulping down more than you need to feel full.