Going out to eat is practically our national pastime. In fact, according to United Press International, the average American eats 4.8 restaurant meals per week. See how

Take a stroll down the frozen food aisle at your local grocery store and you'll be surrounded by boxes with dishes that look deceptively appetizing (hello Photoshop) -- and have tempting labels like "low fat," "light," and "high protein." But are any of these "healthy" frozen dinners actually good for you? See foods

Do you have a New Year's resolution that goes something like "get healthy," "lose weight," or "cut down on junk food"? See lunches

If only I could lose 5 pounds by Friday.

So goes the all-too-common refrain, often overheard in dressing rooms, ladies restrooms, and spin classes galore -- or, let's face it, anywhere there's a mirror and a captive female listener who'll pretend to care. See ways

Ah, Thanksgiving. The long holiday weekend where you have a chance to spend quality time with the fam, get a jump on your holiday shopping, and eat an obscene amount of creamed corn, green been casserole, and insert-your-favorite-Thanksgiving-calorie-bomb here. See makeovers

Oh thank heaven for 7-Eleven. It's fast. It's convenient. It makes any road trip with screaming kids somewhat bearable. See tricks

There's no denying it: Snacking is fun. Look at Pringles. "Once you pop, the fun don't stop." Oreos provide endless entertainment with all that cookie twisting. And Chester the Cheetah? Such an exciting guy. See snacks

Sick of hearing what you can't drink if you want perfect skin?

Coffee. Booze. Soda. Even fruit juice is a no-no. What's a thirsty gal to do? See recipes

Whenever we thumb through recipes in a cookbook or magazine, we tend to run through the same mental routine, which looks something like this: See recipes

Who can resist a jelly donut that's fresh out of the oven? Not us. Whether it's a just-baked pastry or heavenly-scented pizza, we know that temptations can be overwhelming when you're trying to stay healthy. We've all admittedly "slipped" and grabbed a chocolate chip cookie (or 12). But fear not -- there is a light at the end of the chocolate-encrusted tunnel. We talked to Dr. Joy Dubost, R.D., spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, who gave three women a diet makeover. And what did she have to say about indulging in pizza every once in awhile? "It's OK." Hallelujah! Get the rest of her tips now. See diet makeovers