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- Submitted by COTTRELL11 4/10/2010 in Using SparkPeople | 1 Comments

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To avoid unnecessary snacking

To avoid unnecessary Snacking I have a Paper on my Fridge that says "Does it taste as good as being thin and Healthy Feels?"

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This helps me remember my goal and I am I not really hungry just bored or emotional It helps keep me away.

- Submitted by MISS-MAGNOLIA 4/10/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Putting the fork down

Putting the fork down a few times during the meals helps to register the amount I am eating. At the start of the meal, I am eager to get back to the meal when I put the fork down but later in the meal, I usually see that I don't have the same urge to eat the rest. Helps with Portion control, give the brain a chance to register that I am eating and not just devour the food. Slowing down while eating helps to enjoy the food without overeating 4

- Submitted by ACHIEVE2012 4/10/2010 | 3 Comments | View Secret

Motivations

After gaining about 49lbs from a divorce, stressed, holidays and thyroids problems, I was not feeling health and was having low self esteem issues. The Dr. that is treading for my thyroid problem got me motivated to start loosing weight because of all the issue that come withbeing over weight and having thyroid problems. I have since lost 10 by jobbing on the treadmill but am losing motivation. I jog less and less each day. I go weeks without jog and know I will not lose weight this so I nn

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Each day so I know I need help and that ks why I am here.

- Submitted by VERON1CA1 4/10/2010 | 4 Comments | View Secret

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