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Whenever I get the urge to snack on something or am about to sit down to a meal where I have the option of eating something I'm not supposed to, I go window shopping online to look at all the cute clothes I will be able to buy if I choose to make the right choices. This works anywhere nowadays, because even away from the computer I can still look it up on my phone.

- Submitted by KATEOFSPADES 3/14/2012 in Motivation | 3 Comments

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JSTETSER 3/17/2012 6:43:00 PM

That's a great idea!

ZARAPHENA 3/17/2012 3:14:00 PM

That's an idea! I should find an outfit I really want and keep a picture of it in my purse for times like this when I really crave a coke while I'm at school or when I'm out with my friend's and we go out to eat.

TCAREY92 3/15/2012 1:44:00 AM

That's how I started my first mission to diet, I bought this dressed I really loved and it didn't fit, I put it away for the longest time. But now i put it up in clear view in my room so every morning I wake up, i remember that I want to fit in it one day(:
I'm definitely going to use this tip ! Thank you for sharing.

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