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Set your smaller pieces of exercise equipment, i.e. resistance bands, dumbbells., in a common area so you can fit in a little exercise throughout your day.

- Submitted by COTTRELL11 4/24/2010 in Exercise | 13 Comments

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Seeing actual work done. I use a M2 from Curves that calculates my calories everyday If I'm low at the end of my day I jump on the eliptical to finish. I use a odometer on my bike and heart rate monitor for my runs. At Curves I am on the Curves Smart and it tells me calories. This all pushes me.

- Submitted by ACURVYLADY 4/24/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Avoiding the Goodies at the Grocery Store

I find that am not nearly as tempted by the chips and ice cream at the grocery store if I make detailed menus in my Nutrition Tracker while I am creating my grocery list.

I plan the next 7 days down to the last calorie. When I go to the store, I know that if I add a treat, something on my list must go to keep within my calorie limit. I remind myself that trading junk food for a healthy item does not help me reach my goal.

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Occasionally I do decide on the junk food trade, but now it is a very conscious decision.

- Submitted by HIKINGFAN 4/24/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Cabbage

If you like mac & cheese trade out the pasta for cabbage. 334

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If you like pasta, measure your pasta 1/2 cup and add your 1/4 cup sauce and make it big by adding veggies. (what ever you like)

- Submitted by LYNNBAUM 4/24/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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