Men lose more weight than women when they set their minds to the task. No fair, is it? Maybe we gals can learn a thing or two from our guy counterparts.

• Guys don't eat mindlessly. Well, not as much as women do. Maybe it's because they are usually less involved in food preparation and don't have bowls of cookie dough at their fingertips. While you might not be able to get yourself banned from the kitchen, you can stick a piece of gum in your mouth to minimize snacking.
• Men have fewer cravings. Fewer hormonal fluctuations help in this department. Plus, when men satisfy their cravings, it's usually with protein-rich foods. Women: Stay away from the sweets and try lean meat, fish, skinless chicken, turkey and eggs when you feel the urge to eat.
• Men know their waist size. Guys know when their belts get too tight. Women don't wear as many belts and opt for stretchier materials, which can disguise weight gain. If belts aren't in your future, step on the scale occasionally or try on your favorite skinny jeans to monitor your growth.

OK, now women don't have it all wrong. Here's how they have a leg up on men.

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Model Molly Sims is slim. And she makes no secret about her diet tricks for staying that way. Here they are, three steps you can steal in your quest for thin.

• Avoid fast foods.
• Snack on whole wheat crackers, carrots and celery with almond butter for an energy boost.
• Don't finish everything on your plate.
  

Now I'm betting Molly has a handful of other tricks up her sleeve. You won't get her beautiful build and land on the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition (four times in a row!) with these three practices alone. At minimum, you'll need a good amount of exercise too. But in the spirit of baby steps, these three rock. Infuse them into your world and see what happens -- it's likely you'll jump start a brand new way of approaching your diet.

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Our very own Jonny Bowden reveals in today's Parade magazine that he once was a stocky, doughy, nonathletic kid and a terribly out of shape and fat adult -- until he realized that by changing his body, he could change his health and his life. Sure enough. The best-selling author and food guru now has things under control. And he wants to help you transform your world too. That's why he appears here on That's Fit every Monday morning with smart ideas for nutritious living. And why he shares with Parade a bunch of tips and tricks for surviving the holidays. Here are a few.

• Use smaller plates.
• Don't go back for seconds.
• Start with a small salad or soup. If the soup is creamed, say "no, thank you."
• Eat protein first, and fill up on veggies.
• Keep starches and desserts to a minimum.
• Leave the table when you are 80% full.
• Replace some butter with some olive oil.
• Eat nutrient-dense foods for desserts, such as pecans, pumpkin and sweet potatoes.

Want an entire healthy menu for your holiday meal? Jonny's got you covered. He also happens to harbor a few secrets about the healthiest meals around. Check out his book, The Healthiest Meals on Earth, right here.

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