Bethenny Frankel, the former “Real Housewives of New York” reality star, has proven that she knows what it takes to be fit and fabulous. In order to maintain her smoking body without depriving herself, she created her “Skinny Girl” diet line that allows women to indulge in their favorite foods while also working to lose weight in a healthy way. We know that the health conscious girl knows a thing or two about fitness, so we trust her when she offers healthy diet tips for people looking to get in shape. Here are her suggestions on how to eat healthy and lose weight without losing your mind.

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1. Fill Your Fridge With Healthy and Fresh Food
Make sure your fridge is always stocked with vegetables, fruits, and other healthy foods that you like. Combine ingredients together to make innovative, fresh meals that are healthy and delicious. Bethenny likes using frozen ground white meat turkey, frozen spinach leaves, and feta cheese to make Mediterannean style burgers. Yum!

2. Have Variety!
Bethenny never eats the same thing twice in one day. If she has a shrimp salad for lunch on Tuesday, she’ll have a veggie sandwich for lunch on Wednesday. Sticking to a strict regimen is never the way to go because it’s easy to become bored of something quickly when you have it everyday, thus inspiring an unhealthy binge. Shaking up your meals a bit will ensure that you are staying enthusiastic about what you eat while getting all of the nutrients that you need.

3. Don’t Deprive Yourself
It’s okay to indulge, just don’t go overboard. If you eat something less than ideal one day, be super healthy the next day. Staying fit is all about balance.

4. Drink Responsibly
We’re all well aware of the calories that make up your favorite alcoholic beverage but just because these dizzying drinks are caloric doesn’t mean you can never enjoy one. Bethenny’s drink of choice is a flavored vodka with soda. Ranking in at about 100 calories, these drinks are health conscious and also yummy. So go ahead and drink up!

5. Fiber and Water Are Your Friends
Fiber and water are key to helping you stay full. Because fiber is harder for the stomach to digest, it makes you feel full for longer. Add some water to the mixture, and you won’t feel the need to snack and graze in your pantry. What’s even better is that water can quench hunger pangs! Many people mistakenly believe they want food when really they’re dehydrated. The next time your tummy rumbles, sip on a glass of water and see how you feel twenty minutes later. Maybe you weren’t as hungry as you thought!