Historical clue formulations

• Cut down on the calories — 2022-10-05
• Started to downsize? — 2018-02-07
• Passed the dessert? — 2017-06-10
• Followed a weight-loss plan — 2017-02-27
• Expired — 2016-07-24
• Was on a flexitarian plan, maybe — 2013-07-04
• Got rid of the waist? — 2013-04-21
• Followed a downsizing plan? — 2012-01-31
• Took off excess pounds — 2008-04-15
• Lost some avoirdupois — 2006-03-14
• Lost on purpose — 2006-02-26
• Watched what was wolfed — 1999-04-26
• Followed the Pritikin plan — 1994-05-08