Dieting

I work out almost everyday, but I tend to like candy, wine, margaritas and going out for drinks with a side of french fries. In my 20's this was a no problemo, but not anymore. Everything adds up... So here are my tricks.
1) I eat Lean Cuisine almost everyday for lunch and dinner (if I don't go out).
2) I also eat a lot of Cheerios or Smart Start with fruit (buy a bag of frozen blueberries/raspberries and warm them up in the microwave. Not only is it cheaper... it lasts so much longer).
3) Craving salt? Make popcorn. Not microwave. Go to your local Walmart/Target and look in the way back and get yourself an air popper from the 80s. Buy your own kernels and use organic butter/sea salt (if you need it). Additionally, I am obsessed with those new pretzel crisps and hummus. It is so addicting.
4) Margaritas are now Skinny Girl (yes, that one by Bethanny Frankel). They are actually really good. I tend to throw mine in a blender... Secret? Take those frozen raspberries for your cereal and throw them in the blender and TA-DA. Raspberry Margs....
5) Wine... Just drink it. Don't know how to make that better!
6) Hard boiled eggs and Yoplait Whips in Key Lime and Orange Creme are your friends. The eggs fill if you are starving and need a quick fix and the whips are like a desert.
7) I try and work out for at least 30 mins everyday. Some days more serious than others. It all works out in the wash.
8) Fortunately, I am not a huge chocolate fan, but I love sugar: Sour Patch, Gummies, Sweetarts, Sprees... I can eat my weight in candy. Get lifesavers or tic tacs (in orange) instead. Way less sugar than downing a large bag of Swedish Fish.
9) Small original Pinkberry with raspberries has saved me every time I want Cold Stone.
10) Skim milk always.
11) Spray butter: I Can't Believe Its Not Butter. For your english muffin/toast cravings.


I have plenty more... but if you know of something that works and would help me or others - please share!