As a person that is trying to lose weight, I have found that I can't diet, I have to change my eating style completely. Now we have healthy exchanges for some things. Instead of potato chips, I eat baked tostitos and salsa ( salsa is only 15 calories), If I have for ice cream, I eat healthy choice ice cream or frozen yogurt. I found out you have to eat breakfast. I also eat two snacks so you won't get real hungry between meals and overdo it when you finally get to eat. Drink plenty of water and if you gotta have a soft drink, try Crystal Light it's only 5 calories a glass. Now when I shop I get everything lowfat or fat free. All that water will have you going back and forth to the bathroom,but now I sort of embrace going so often because I know why. I also do a lot of walking. This plan is working for me well. I have recently lost 84 pounds and I am going strong. One thing I was taught was that when I lose a few pounds, I reward myself with a dish that I love. That gives you incentive to keep on doing what you are doing.
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