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You can’t grab a snack at the grocery store without seeing a mag cover touting some celeb who lost weight on a trendy diet. When watching our faves shows, we’re bombarded with commercials for Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. But should you go on one of these diets?

 

Here’s how they work

For Weight Watchers, it’s about controlling portions through a daily point allotment. For Atkins and South Beach, it’s about eating fewer carbs. Other diets have you eating more fiber or watching fat intake. But no matter how fancy the diet or involved the program, what it all boils down to is eating fewer calories.

 

DIY!

Who needs a one-size-fits-all diet plan when you can do it yourself? We’re not saying some people don’t find diet plans helpful, but it’s really about cutting out high-calorie habits. So think about where you can scale back. Lots of sodas and juice drinks are loaded with calories. Same with fast foods. Serving yourself a mondo portion packs calories. Do you only eat fruit once a week? Do you add extra cheese or butter to everything? Instead of following a rigid plan, substitute an unhealthful habit for a better one. Stick to water and skim milk. If you always eat cookies and candy, go for nuts and fruit instead. Eat smaller portions, and add veggies.

 

Changing your eating habits for the better will cut out calories and provide more nutrients. Over time, you will look and feel tons better. How’s that for a diet you can stick with?
 
 
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BY MARTICA HEANER ON 4/12/2012 10:00:00 AM

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This article gives really good advice! thanks Smile A good tip to eating smaller portions is to eat of a smaller plate. You tend to load up on more food on a bigger plate because there is more room but on a smaller one, there's not as much space. Also, if you eat an apple or fruit or something about an hour before a meal, you feel less hungry during the meal and don't overeat. I'm trying to get fitter and healthier (mostly because it's almost summer but just for my own good too)

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by cookiemonstah123 on 4/15/2012 11:51:48 AM

 
 



~ Lauren C.
Thanks SO much. You answer, like, ALL of my questions. Thanks!!!




Smile You're welcome, chica!!!! Glad to help! 
Lauren C.

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by Sarah510 on 4/15/2012 11:43:16 AM

 
 

Tip : Don't spend more then a hour on the computer\ TV unless for schoolwork reasons.
Tip: Get at least an hour of excersise a day. ( I get about three hours!!!)
Tip: It's all what really counts. Think - '' Do I really need dressing on my salad?'' ''Do I need bacon on my hamburger?" '' Just because I'm out with my friends and family, do I need to get soda?'' Juice or water would be much easier.

It's little tips like that that count.

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by Sarah510 on 4/15/2012 9:45:08 AM

 
 



Mod Mod Mod!!!
My BFF and I just discovered that we have the same doctor\ pediatrition. Our doctor just moved away so now we boh have to get new doctors. She is getting a really nice woman, when ( I'm a twin, and we have to have the same appointments) and our doctor is supposed to be nice, but my mom wants a man doctor!!! Um... I don't want a man doctor ''looking'' at my body or anything because that would just make me uncomfortable. I have tried telling her this many times but she just is like
''I don't know what the problem here is with you getting a man doctor.'' How do I convince her???




Hey girlie,

Try to explain it to her in a calm, mature way. Figure out why exactly you don't want a man doctor - because you feel safer with a woman if you have any "down there" questions or concerns, because your last doctor was a woman so you feel more comfortable with that, because having a guy "down there" doesn't feel right at your age even if he is a doctor, etc. Try to explain it clearly to her instead of just saying, "Because he's a MAN, mom." It'll help her feel what you're feeling, so she might come around. But sometimes it works out that the best doctor in your area IS a male doctor, which isn't a bad thing! This is their job and they've been trained for years - they see this every day and I promise you, they don't think about it in a sexual/uncomfortable way. It might take some adjusting, but just remind yourself of this - they are trained, this is their job, and there is NO disadvantage to having a man doctor instead of a woman. <3
Lauren C.

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by Sarah510 on 4/15/2012 9:40:08 AM

 
 

Here is a healthy tip here for EVERYONE!!! You SHOULD NOT worry about weight unless your doctor tells you you should be careful. I'm not saying don't eat good and don't excersise ; I'm saying ( this for everybody) don't step on the scale every day to weigh yourself and force yourself not to eat when you're hungry.

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