31. Posted by emilylobato2000 on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:33 pm PST

Eat out for lunch only one day a week. I found after a job change, where I didn't have to take clients out to eat as often as before, I lost weight.

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32. Posted by jscharnberg@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:34 pm PST

Let's not waste food- just put on your plate what you should eat. A paper/plastic cup for ice cream is less eco-groovy. Just order a kiddie cone!

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33. Posted by arcatajudi on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:34 pm PST

Let's not waste food- just put on your plate what you should eat. A paper/plastic cup for ice cream is less eco-groovy. Just order a kiddie cone!

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34. Posted by kayla83lillyanne on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:35 pm PST

Less pasta, eat supper before 7pm (leaves more time to burn off some calories), no second helpings, no bed time snack and what others have posted so far.

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35. Posted by stockman on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:36 pm PST

Get moderate amount of arobic exercise and lift weights, burns calories even when you are rest. You will look slim and fit.

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36. Posted by K. C. on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:36 pm PST

I believe in exercise; Eat what you want but eat healthy as often as possible but burn as many calories as you take in; That is my key to good physical health.

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37. Posted by Ginger S. on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:37 pm PST

Some people have health problems that they need to take medicine for that has weight gain side effects.No matter what they eat they can't lose weight!!! Should they quit eating and exercise til they drop? You're also forgetting about people with possible thyroid problems too. You can't believe the ONLY REAL SOLUTION is "diet & exercise"??? REALLY!!!! (If that were true NO ONE would EVER take DIET PILLS or GET THEIR STOMACHES STAPLED!!!! ) GOOD LUCK to all the DUMB humans who wonder why they end up on yo yo diets! THINK ABOUT IT Wake up to reality!!! DUH!!!! NOT EVERYONE EATS LIKE PIGS!!!!!

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38. Posted by prestiege@att.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:38 pm PST

stop drinking alcohol for a month, i drink a lot of mixed drinks, i stoppped for 30 days and lost 28 lbs, didnt change anything else in my diet, although my diet still wasnt the greatest but from just not drinking all the bicardi and cokes for 30 days took out an enormous amount of calories

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39. Posted by jbauer2010@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:38 pm PST

17 teaspoons of sugar are in each can of soda

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40. Posted by April J on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:39 pm PST

Include raw or steamed (no butter) vegetables at lunch and dinner and eat them before you eat anything else on your plate. You'll get the nutritional benefit of the vegetables and feel fuller sooner.

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41. Posted by annette g on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:41 pm PST

Stop drinking coffee and switch to green tea. I have lost 5 pounds by doing this.

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42. Posted by on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:41 pm PST

I think you should just concentrate on leaving out processed foods. Check what ever you eat, try and eat mostly things that you get from the perimeter of the super market ( basically the outer parts). As you get to the inner isles it tends to get worse. Also make sure you walk as much as possible, don't use your car as often as you do.. learn to walk and by doing so you'll loose weight and you'll save money on gas. Don't drink any forms of sodas, diet sodas are just as bad for you if not worse. The artificial sweetener will make your metabolism slow down and you'll get an urge to eat more. Also make sure you educate yourself, I recommend " In defense of food" and " Omnibours dilema" both by Michael Pollan.

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43. Posted by jaelbrowneyes@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:43 pm PST

just...just.....dont eat too much!!.....drink a lot of water..

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44. Posted by Robert on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:43 pm PST

Walk a lot ... 5 miles is about 465 calories, so walking a lot is an understatement.

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45. Posted by Dondie S on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:44 pm PST

go surf!

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46. Posted by on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:45 pm PST

Forget diet fads and don't try to cut out all the "junk food". Realize that the only thing that will truly work is to change your diet: the way you eat every day for the rest of your life. Eliminating all the treats in your diet will only lead to bingeing later. Try cutting out some of the boxed/processed foods and shop around the eges of the grocery store. Oh, and forget the Yoplait! Try a different brand of yoghurt that isn't so overloaded with refined sugar. Read the nutrition panel on a Yoplait, if you don't believe me. Most of all, just be aware of what you're really consuming each day.

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47. Posted by Dondie S on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:45 pm PST

go surf!

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48. Posted by lois p on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:46 pm PST

get the right amount of sleep each night.

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49. Posted by attea@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:47 pm PST

This is so bizarre. Has the human race lost all common sense. Obese 9 year olds??? This is not rocket science people.

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50. Posted by Cindy on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:47 pm PST

The negative calorie phrase refers to a small list of foods (shown below) which contain such little energy that the body uses more energy to digest and absorb the energy and nutrients. This means just from eating these foods there is potential for a net loss of calories from the body or a negative calorie balance, and this is required in order to lose weight. Negative calorie fruit Apricot Mandarin orange Blackberry * Melon Canteloupe * Blackcurrant Peaches Clementines Plums Damsons Raspberry * Grapefruit Rhubarb ** Guava * Strawberry Honeydew Melon Tangerine Lemon * Watermelon Negative calorie veggies Asparagus Fennel * Aubergine * Gourd * Broccoli Leek Cabbage * Lettuce * Carrots Marrow * Cauliflower Peppers Celery * Radish * Chicory * Spinach Cress * Tomato * Cucumber * Turnip Combining negative calorie foods with good protein sources not only helps control appetite but will help maintain the metabolism because total calories are not cut too much, plus the amino acid pool is maintained which limits the loss of muscle. * indicates very good negative calorie foods ** Indicates excellent negative calories but stewed without added sugar

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51. Posted by Angie B on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:48 pm PST

make your snacks between meals high in fiber and they honestly fill you up fast. I eat fruit or a handfull of fiber one crackers or walnuts and I feel great and not starving when Dinner is ready - also power walking 8 miles a week and not eating after 7 has helped me loose 30 pounds in one year!

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52. Posted by Johnny N on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:50 pm PST

comitt 100% to something honest.

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53. Posted by linda.drucker@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:53 pm PST

Molly: 3500 cals is one pd., not 3300

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54. Posted by Hart4Art on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:54 pm PST

Ditto the post about passing this advice on to our children! I know mornings can be a hassel for many but packing a HEALTHY lunch would be so much better for your kids. The schools feed our kids GARBAGE.

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55. Posted by pejalos@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:54 pm PST

Eat three balanced meals a day, include 1 starch 1 veggie, 1 fruit, 1 lean meat no more than 4oz.,8-8oz. glasses of water a day.Be sure to eat all 3 starches and fruits before 6 or 7 pm otherwise your body will store and if not use will turn into unwanted FAT!!

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56. Posted by ijump4jesus@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:55 pm PST

MODERATION is key, I don't diet, I just don't eat unless I'm hungry and do everything in moderation, and if you're like me and hate water, try adding lemon and splenda, and you can down it like soda, and take the stairs, and save gas and park the car, and walk a few extra steps!!!!!!

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57. Posted by sixguns702 on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:57 pm PST

No candy, sodas and for God's sake get oof your ass and move around. Walk, trot if able and just get some exercise, and less calories all around.

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58. Posted by Taytay on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:57 pm PST

Cutting sodas out makes a HUGE difference..drink juices that are 100% juice, NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP!!!

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59. Posted by on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:57 pm PST

eat steam vegetables instead of fried. Replace white bread for wheat bread

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60. Posted by sunolive on Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:57 pm PST

don't eat after 6:00 p.m.!!!

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