Trying to lose weight? Here's some dieting advice from the book "How to Lose 9,000 Lbs. (or Less)" (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $13.95), straight from people who've done it:
"When nuts are included in a recipe, chop them finely and you will only need about half of what the recipe calls for. No one will ever know what's missing. After all, it is the taste you are after, not the extra calories."
-Susie Galvez, Richmond, Virginia, lbs. lost: 121
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"Don't forget to count the calories in soda. I used to drink at least three Mountain Dews a day. That's the equivalent of about three candy bars! I switched to Diet Mountain Dew. I admit that it doesn't taste as good, but it saves a lot of calories."
-Sue Sifford, Sikeston, Mo., lbs. lost: 15
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"Find replacement snacks. I have diabetes, so for me weight loss has to last forever. I may crave sweets, but sugar is out of the question because it gives me terrible headaches, so I snack on things like popcorn instead."
-Wendy, Cedar Hills, Utah, lbs. lost: 45
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"Nuts are great to satisfy hunger. If you're like me, though, portion them out. I once bought a whole bag and put it in my desk drawer. That did not work; they were gone really fast! Now I bring a serving size - 10 to 15 nuts - to work each day in a plastic bag."
-Cathy, Springville, Utah, lbs. lost: 48
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