let them know iffed e-- in adva some consequences won't apply. >> what if schools use reward?ter results and we'll set our kids up for better behavior long term. >> thank you so much. i'll pull that chart down when we get home. up next, good news for dieters. eat to lose weight. we'll see what foods are calorie burners. first this is "today" on nbc >>> how would you like to go on a no diet diet and shed excess pounds without giving up all of your pleasures? sounds too good to be true. dr. ian smith has a new book that details a sensible weight loss plan that tells you how to eat and keep the weight off. good morning. good to have you in the house. this is not a rigid diet plan book. this is more about providing a good guideline to eating long term. >> absolutely. so many people either can't follow a diet plan or don't want a rigid diet plan. they want flexibility. >> or you diet and gain it back. >> this is about lifestyle changes. dieting, you lose 15 pounds in a month. this is about lowering your blood pressure, glucose levels. this is about a wellness book. >> one of your g