Sandwiches make lunch time breaks simple and fast. What could be easier than ordering up your favorite at the nearest sandwich or sub shop? Making a simple swap …

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A little knowledge on menu lingo can go a long way in helping you diet while dining out.

Look for buzz words that indicate extra calories, such as creamed, fried, crispy, pan-fried, stuffed, sauteed, scalloped, Alfredo, tempura, battered, batter-dipped, breaded, au gratin, phyllo-wrapped, in puff pastry or en croute. Same goes for bearnaise, bechamel, beurre blanc and creme fraiche.

You’ll know what not to eat once you’ve learned these, but what about the good stuff?

Choose loin, round, flank, and other lower-fat cuts of meat. Skinless poultry, fish and seafood are also good choices. Choose broiled, grilled, baked, boiled, poached, roasted and steamed.

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In this month’s “Spotlight on Success” we meet a woman named Becky who lost an amazing 95 pounds in seven months. Losing weight has been a major change in …

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