We like our weight loss plans the same way we like our Wi-Fi — fast and fail-proof. Science shows that when it comes to dropping pounds, small changes can yield big results. Here are some tips from FitBie.com:

• Slice your food: Cutting your food into smaller portions slows down your food intake, and it also visually tricks you to think that you’re eating more.

• Weigh yourself more often: People who log weekly and daily weigh-ins lose about 12 to 18 pounds more than those who check less frequently.

• Just add flax: The extra fiber will help fill you up for only 35 calories a tablespoon, and you’ll get the added benefits of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

• Dress down: People who wear jeans to work take 491 more steps a day than those in business wear.

• Brush immediately after dinner: Peppermint has been reported to suppress appetite, and cleaning your chompers with strong-tasting toothpaste may help distract your taste buds from craving another flavor.

• Add air: Whipped versions of classic foods contain more air per volumetric unit, so you’re eating fewer calories per serving.

• Make your own salad dressing: Bottled dressings can be a nutritional nightmare. Mix together a quick dressing that’s 2 parts lemon juice to 1 part oil and spritz on your salad for extra portion control.

• Switch seats at the dinner table: Just seeing your seconds may encourage you to eat more, so face away from the food at dinner buffets and parties.

• Phone a friend: Reach for the phone, not the potato skins, the next time you’re feeling blue.