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Steady Diet of Nothing

This is punk rock slowed down to a lope, transformed into angry meditations on, well, a number of things--sometimes alienation, sometimes the fashion industry, and sometimes things too vague really to specify. Fugazi are always interesting, if only because of their absolute willingness to overturn every established punk rock convention (and what could be more punk rock?). On this record, inventiveness generally outpaces quality, and protest songs without catchy melodies--for all their good intentions--are pretty quickly forgotten. Regardless, their trademark staccato guitar attack and fractured rhythms are here in force, and at least two songs, "Reclamation" and "Nice New Outfit," rank with their best. --Percy Keegan

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Slimatics: Aerobic Dance Workout

Dance-Bases "Rock A Robic" TM. Workout plus an all new diet and nutrition plan.

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Yoga Sanctuary: A Guided Hatha Yoga Practice

The first complete hatha yoga class offered on compact disc, Yoga Sanctuary is the most flexible, convenient tool ever devised for self-directed practice. Thanks to CD technology, the exercises can be cued in any order or combination to create customized sessions suited to your individual needs. Ideal for both experienced beginners and advanced practitioners, Yoga Sanctuary includes a detailed study guide illustrated with more than 110 photographs. 2 hours / 2 CDs Poster with 9-page study guide

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Dr. Ci:Labo Aqua-In-Derm DN Essence (50mL)

Product Features:
"Induction Essence" delivers beauty ingredients deep into the skin for better effects.
Technology to pass through the skin barrier and generate paths for ingredient penetration.

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Oxo 1130800 Good Grips Food Scale with Pull-Out Display

11 lb. Capacity
Four AAA Batteries Included
Display pulls away

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Kundalini Yoga:Guidelines for Sadhana(Daily Practice)

Kundalini Yoga Floor lamp, a handmade light diffuser with ecological fibreglass, metallic inner structure comes with removable for changing bulbs and dimmer. Designed by Guglielmo Berchicci.

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Diet Coke Mouse Pad

Track calories, fats, carbs, fiber and more with this easy-to-use Digital Kitchen Scale.

A scale and a calculator all in one, this essential dieting tool calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way you're used to seeing it on food packaging labels: an at-a-glance breakdown of calories, fats, carbs, proteins, fiber, sodium, cholesterol and sugars. You can also total your daily nutritional intake, and store up to 99 of your own food entries into a database of nearly 1000 others. So the experience is always customized to you, your goals and your lifestyle. Ideal for: portion control, medical requirements, type A personalities.


* A scale and a calculator all in one - an essential tool for dieting, portion control, medical requirements or Type A personalities

* Calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way youre used to seeing it on food packaging labels

* At-a-glance breakdown of calories, calories from fat, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugars, cholesterol and sodium

* Simply enter a food code from the provided list of 999 common foods and place the food item on the scale platform and the nutritional facts for the weighed item will be displayed

* Enter and store up to 99 customizable food code entries

* Total your daily nutritional intake to help achieve health goals

* Weighs in grams and ounces

* Maximum weight: 72 oz/2 kg

* High precision: +/- .05 oz/1 g

* Automatic power off

* Requires 2 AA batteries, included

Bottom line:
Not just the weight, but the total breakdown. Calculates calories, carbs, fat and more.

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Excorcise is a dirty word - funny decal / sticker

This is a brand new top quality cad cut vinyl decal. Decal artwork is shown with black background for illustration only. The actual decal is solid one color, and die cut. The black (as shown) is void (will show the surface of whatever it's applied).

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Relax Your Way to Thin! Hypnosis Weight Loss Motivation

Hypnosis Weight Loss. Fast - Easy - Effective!
Imagine craving salad instead of chocolate or an apple instead of ice cream simply by listening to this Hypnosis Weight Loss CD as you drift to sleep each night!
Weight loss can be that easy!
Your impulse to eat unhealthy food originates in your subconscious. This weight loss hypnosis CD stops these unwanted cravings at their source. When your subconscious mind supports your weight loss goals, you will naturally make healthier choices.
Permanent Weight Loss has never been easier!
Why is "Relax Your Way to Thin!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever! You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life. Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change.

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Adjust A Button for Denim: Removable instant fix fashion button for tight or gaping waistbands for a perfect fit on jeans (No iron, sew, tailor)

Finally, a movable button that alters waistbands in a flash! Adding or reducing up to 1.5 inches is as easy as inserting a pin. Simply poke through on outside of existing button to tighten, move to inside to loosen. Strong spring back clasp locks button in place yet quickly releases for repeated use. Don't sacrifice comfort, customize your fit with Adjust-a-Button.

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Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set

Now you can shed the pounds and have a blast while you're doing it! It's easy with the Zumba® Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set.

Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow routines, this invigorating dance-fitness "party" will have you movin', groovin' and shakin' the weight off to the sexy, exotic rhythms of salsa, cumbia, samba, merengue and more! Work your body from head to toe with four DVDs and six exhilarating workouts that teach you all the basics and hit your favorite targets, like your core, thighs and abs. You also get maraca-like Toning Sticks to add some muscle to your body sculpting routines. Now's the time! Get ready to "Join the Party" and see a whole new side of yourself!

Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set includes:

* Zumba Fitness Basics Workout
* Zumba Fitness 20-Minute Express Workout
* Zumba Fitness Sculpt & Tone Workout
* Zumba Fitness Cardio Party Workout
* Zumba Fitness Live! Workout
* Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout
* 2 Zumba Fitness Toning Sticks

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Dr. Pepper I'm a Pepper Antenna Ball Topper

This Dr. Pepper antenna ball topper can help you locate your car in a crowded parking lot really fast. If you add the cool Buddies spring stand accessory it can also become a automobile dashboard or computer toy. Not for use with retractable antennas. Fizz on over and see our huge selection of other antenna ball toppers at our Amazon storefront: http://www.amazon.com/s.html/002-2627897-3651218?ie=UTF8&index=merchants&me=A1FS99TXK5K04A

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O2 Innovations Personal Oxygen Bar (Includes Headset, Storage Cover, Extra Filters and Manual)

This Portable Oxygen Bar filters dust and delivers 40% (+/- 2%) oxygen enriched air with quiet operation,
sleek design and is user-friendly. This Unit provides the highest oxygen output of any non-medical personal
oxygen concentrator.

Comes with 6 Spa CD's, 1 Aromatherapy 30ml blend, owner's manual.

Light weight and portable. Comes with built in 10, 20 and 30 minute timer.

State-of-the-art headset & 5 nose hoses. FREE additional air intake filter.

FREE protective cover. 10 Day Money Back Guarantee (less S&H). 1 Year Limited Warranty. Extended Warranty available.

Listed by Underwriters Laboratory. Technical support available.

Oxygen is vital to your immune system, memory, thinking and sight. Promotes healing and counteracts aging.

Frequently Asked Questions: What is this? This is an oxygen bar. This oxygen bar dispenses 40/% oxygen enriched air with optional aromatherapy - double what you breathe in fresh country air.

How much oxygen is in the air we normally breathe? About 19% - 21%.

How am I supposed to feel or what will this do for me? This oxygen bar combines oxygen enriched air with elements

of aromatherapy for an uplifting, energetic, refreshing and positive experience.

How long should a session last? A 30-minute oxygen session is an optimum session. A 10-minute session will give

you the beginning effects. Is this medical oxygen? No. Medical oxygen is 100% pure oxygen and you must have a

license to dispense and a prescription to receive.
Disclaimer: Oxygen bar personnel are prohibited from making any specific claims as to the benefits of inhaling pure oxygen. This is recreational oxygen only and is not a cure nor is it meant to address or treat diseases and or any medical problems of any kind. None of these statements have been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Taylor 7506 Precision Tech Lithium-Battery Electronic Glass/Chrome Scale

Large 1.0" Lcd Readout Stylish Design With High-tempered Glass Platform High-quality Chrome Finish With Uv Glue Instant On, Auto Zero Accurate To 330 Lbs X .5 Lb /150 Kgs X .2 Kg/23 St 8 Lbs X .25 Lb Includes Long Life Lithium Battery Lifetime Warranty

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Requiem for a Dream (Director's Cut)

A small-time drug dealer, his pill-popping mother, his upper-class girlfriend and his best friend cope with their addictions and their need for love.

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Simple Division At-A-Glance Closet Organizer

Sort, put away and find your clothes easily with Simple Division Garment Organizer Tags. 12 plastic garment organizer tags, 60 sorting labels in both English and Spanish plus great organizing tips. Organize your closets and laundry rooms, manage hand-me-downs and sort your clothes by type or season.

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Barbie Collector "I Love Lucy" Lucy and Ricky Doll Giftset

A small-time drug dealer, his pill-popping mother, his upper-class girlfriend and his best friend cope with their addictions and their need for love.

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Smart Technique Emergency Techniques Fat Loss Series Vol. 5 - Sweet Relief - CD Version - 2002

Smart Technique Emergency Techniques Fat Loss Series Vol. 5 - Sweet Relief - CD Version

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Two Fat Ladies : Volume 1 and 2 [VHS]

Entertainment Weekly recently praised the Two Fat Ladies as one of the coolest shows on television, and these videos will make a believer of anyone, hardcore food fanatic or not. The two English cooks, Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright, use their no-nonsense patter and decidedly un-glam personas in tackling a variety of foods and specialties--some arcane English recipes (fish pie, Yorkshire gingerbread sweetened with black treacle) and some universally enticing (baked monkfish with rosemary and anchovies, Danish apple and prune cake). Each of the two videos includes three separate episodes, during which the ladies demonstrate a variety of cooking techniques and then tool around the English countryside in their motorcycle and sidecar to feed assorted appreciative groups of guinea pigs. Along the way, their dry Brit observations (Paterson demonstrates making a herringbone pattern atop the fish pie--"like that good tweed") and love of their craft will captivate you, even if you never intend to lift a wooden spoon. And if you are a dedicated cook, their inventive use of fresh ingredients will inspire you. You won't leave without a smile on your face. --Anne Hurley

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EatSmart Precision Pro - Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale w/ Extra Large LCD and 11 Lb. Capacity

The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale is a versatile multifunction home appliance. Designed to be highly accurate and aesthetically pleasing, the Precision Pro is manufactured to the highest quality specifications. Weigh items up to 11 lbs quickly and accurately, with results displayed in four different units: grams / ounces / pounds / kilograms.

For cooks - Weigh food items directly on the scale platform or utilize the scale's tare (zero) function, which eliminates the weight of a plate or bowl and makes cleanup a snap. The high resolution screen provides easy viewing angles on any kitchen counter and the five rubber feet eliminate sliding. Additionally the three minute auto-turnoff feature ensures that you will never again lose your measurement in the middle of your recipe prep!

For Weight Loss Goals / Disease Management - The Precision Pro is ultra accurate, precise to .05 ounce / 1 gram increments and perfect for calorie or carbohydrate counting. The scale now includes a FREE EatSmart Calorie Factors book for easy calorie counting (simply multiply the grams of food by the calorie factor in the book)! Stop guessing about portion sizes and start living a healthier lifestyle today.

Best of all, the Precision Pro's economical price makes it a phenomenal value as well. Get yours today!

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Super Size Me

A man looks at American obesity by eating a McDonalds-only diet for one month.

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Diet For a New America: Your Health, Your Planet [VHS]

In Diet for a New America, John Robbins, son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice-cream empire, presents his theories about how an animal-based diet is killing Americans. Abandoning the wealthy lifestyle of his family, Robbins lived in a log cabin while subsisting on a simple diet of grains, and he eventually realized his calling as a dietary evangelist. He is not without a sense of humor; at one point he describes how he broke with his family by "walking away from our ice-cream-cone-shaped swimming pool." But Robbins takes his mission seriously, buttressing his strong opinions about how America must reform its diet with commentary from physicians and academics, including some experts from Cornell University who appear on camera. Robbins himself visits farms where pigs, cattle, and chicken are raised in hellish conditions to make the point that modern meat production is inhumane. Much of this video comes across as being commonsense dietary advice, though some of the more extreme statements by experts are no doubt debatable. And there's no denying that footage of heart surgeries and animals cramped into filthy cages could serve as strong reinforcement to those seeking a healthier diet. --Robert J. McNamara

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Metabo EXtreme Fat Burner Weight Loss Diet Pill 60 Caps

Metabo ExtremeTM has become one of our most popular herbal thermogenic fat burners. Metabo ExtremeTM our new Ephedra-alternative, high-energy products, is designed to give you amazing results when you are dieting, working out, or when you just need lots of extra, high energy!
Metabo ExtremeTM is highly effective and will help you reach your weight training and fat loss goals in record time! No other ephedra-free thermogenic Fat Burner, has been proven more effective than Metabo ExtremeTM
In creating Metabo ExtremeTM, the whole concept was to provide you with an Ephedra-alternative, that works as a Fat Burner and increases Metabolism for rapid Fat Loss, while preserving lean muscle tissue and providing high energy!

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Geyser Tube with Caps

Make a 25 foot soda geyser with Steve Spangler's Geyser Tube. Just add the included Mentos mints to a 2-liter bottle of diet soda and run away! Comes with 4 bottle tops allowing you to pick the shape of your stream: Geyser, Fountain, Fan, or Run Away.

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Goal Bands Game - One Giant Leap for Parents (Small Sized)

The life of your dreams begins inside, let the award winning "Goal Bands Game" take you there, one wristband at a time.
HOW IT WORKS:
Choose daily goals and wear one of our karate belt colored wristbands as a reminder of them. Make your goals and move on to the next colored wristband, in karate belt order. Don't make your goals and you have to wear the same colored wristband for another day and another try, at your chosen goals. Goal Bands Game will help you to develop a lifetime of awesome inner strengths and makes it fast, easy and fun to quit bad habits and start great ones in their place.
For individual use or in groups of any size - Makes the perfect "team" builder. For all ages
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Digital Kitchen Nutritional Scale -- Calculates The Nutritional Value of Your Food (Calories / Carbs Etc.) For a Healthy Diet

Track calories, fats, carbs, fiber and more with this easy-to-use Digital Kitchen Scale.

A scale and a calculator all in one, this essential dieting tool calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way you're used to seeing it on food packaging labels: an at-a-glance breakdown of calories, fats, carbs, proteins, fiber, sodium, cholesterol and sugars. You can also total your daily nutritional intake, and store up to 99 of your own food entries into a database of nearly 1000 others. So the experience is always customized to you, your goals and your lifestyle. Ideal for: portion control, medical requirements, type A personalities.


* A scale and a calculator all in one - an essential tool for dieting, portion control, medical requirements or Type A personalities

* Calculates portion weight, and displays all the information the way youre used to seeing it on food packaging labels

* At-a-glance breakdown of calories, calories from fat, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugars, cholesterol and sodium

* Simply enter a food code from the provided list of 999 common foods and place the food item on the scale platform and the nutritional facts for the weighed item will be displayed

* Enter and store up to 99 customizable food code entries

* Total your daily nutritional intake to help achieve health goals

* Weighs in grams and ounces

* Maximum weight: 72 oz/2 kg

* High precision: +/- .05 oz/1 g

* Automatic power off

* Requires 2 AA batteries, included

Bottom line:
Not just the weight, but the total breakdown. Calculates calories, carbs, fat and more.

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To say yes to the Carbs!

I believe we must take an oath off carbs to lose weight? In no way! There is no one food group you need in order to avoid to be healthy and lose weight. In order to ensure proper nutrition and can give you the energy you need to exercise regularly, you should eat a variety of foods, including carbs.

The key is to choose those carbs that is best for you--complex carbs, like beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, avoiding high-sugar, processed foods like cake.Not only is refined carbs low nutritional value, higher in calories, but that doesn't leave you feeling as complex carbs sated. That's why we tend to eat too much of what we are trying to feel satisfied, and of course, eat a lot of sweetened cereal, tons of white bread and pasta Bowl under pressure is certainly not going to help you lose weight.

If you don't like whole grains now, try different varieties and add a fruit or veg every meal if you are not meeting your daily minimum. Enjoy carbs--and other types of "banned" food--in moderation will keep you from feeling deprived that can help to stop overeating.
Tip: Add fat in a serving of carb will help you feel fuller longer (Reach for the whole grain bread and a tablespoon of peanut butter, b.c.)

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Saturday "Smart Swap!": Snacks Edition

Got the munchies? Taking a few simple switches that can save you serious snacking calories control!

Transpose one ounce Harvest Cheddar Sun chips for two cups of air-popped up popcorn and sweetcorn save 78 calories.

Transpose a cup Strawberry ice cream for a Yoplait whips, Strawberry with taste, save 114 calories.

Transpose a packet 1 .7-oz of M & M's chocolate candies everyday normally for a half cup of Kozy Shack Real chocolate pudding to cut almost 100 calories.

Transpose a chocolate chip cookie Ms. imiglykoi for 13 billion Meringue Chocolate Chip Minis to save 170 calories.

None of them pleasure your tastebuds? find out how many calories your favorite snacks contain--and find a sensible swap--using about .com's Calorie Count.

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Saturday "Smart Swap!": Plan now for Holiday calorie pieces!

It is never too early to start thinking about saving calories during the holidays. Just make some of these changes could help you save approximately 1000 calories! Master the buffet and make smart collections into parts with these ten holiday food switches.

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NutriSystem Check-In: October 10th

Well, I'm almost a week into my trial of project. I must say that the first day was the highest. My first meal does not go so well.

Breakfast was a scone chocolate chip: will not mentioned therein as a scone myself if I don't see what has been described as that concerning the package as it tasted anything like any scone I've tried. and I'm pretty sure that any real chocolate chips were involved.Literally could not conclude this was the worst tastings prepackaged foodstuffs--or not--you have ever tasted.

Eating lunch time was a great improvement.(Of course, how could it be?) Say pasta with brocolli was quite yummy! (And still don't like brocolli!)

After the debacle scone, I couldn't face a prepackaged lunch at dinner and my projects anyway so I used the dining guidelines to eat outside. (Yes, you can eat sometimes about this project, in case you're wondering.)

I have the "weekends off plan tomorrow I'm on a Weekend day (you can use them in any order you want) ...tomorrow who happen to be weighed in the day for me; I plan to weigh in first thing before actually consumed nothing!I take my second day Tuesday as the weekend and I'll share what it's like in my next post.

(The first thing you for weekends off plan, is to not receive any technically weekends! can't eat anything these two days, that is.)

Knowing how the week treated me is approximately 15 hours away! I am thinking of my pants really seemed a bit more relaxed this morning, so I hope to see some good results!

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Saturday "Smart Swap!": Pizza on mushrooms

I love pizza more than any other comfort food so, always looking for ways to cut calories--rendering whole wheat pizza-pitas was a diet-saver. Recently, I heard an even better swap: use veil mushroom spawn instead of bread for Peel! With a small number of Turkey pepperoni cheese and marinara sauce, is under 100 calories, save 200-300 calories over a regular mini-size pizza!

Related reading: Pizza indicators

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NutriSystem Weigh in

I have weighed after my first full week and my total loss ... is 4.3 pounds! It is important to remember, however, that most people lose a significant amount of weight the first week of any diet. A good portion of it is actually water weight, so we must bear in mind that not all four pounds of fat loss is real, but loss of water.

The real test will be in the next few weeks and I will be happy to lose a week from now on two pounds (the average loss for most diets, and the more you really productive regularly lose per week anyway), so on the litigation!

Dieting myths ... Busted: skinny genes?

If you think your genes determine your weight and there is no way to change it again.
While genes play a role (floor, transferring your MOM body type), for most people, the most important factor when it comes to weight is how many calories you consume and how much exercise you get on a regular basis.
Even if your parents were so heavy, there are things you can do to avoid the same fate: plenty of activity and training strength to both help enhance your metabolism and building muscle and most muscle you have, the more calories you will burn even when you aren't actively making it easier to stay slim regardless of questions of burden of your family!
Find Out more:
7 Dieting myths ...Busted
You have the wrong idea?
Top 10 weight loss myths

"Coming soon!": NutriSystem Review 2010

About five years ago, I shared my review of NutriSystem diet, which was then known as NutriSystem Nourish. I've lost some weight during my short trial, but in the end, I was quite happy with food to stay longer.
Since I've heard some good things for the newer version of the project, I decided to give it another whirl!You have signed up for the month-long project, weekends. I'll eat prepackaged meals five days a week and after some guidelines lunch the other two days using my food.
Every few days I will check with my progress and (perhaps the most important!) allows you to know what is really like food.Stay tuned!
In the meantime, if you have tried the plan, I would like to hear from you! this simple form you'll be able to share your own review.

Holiday help is at hand!

Ask anyone who has achieved long-term weight loss how they did it and they're sure to mention portion control. In fact, it can make or break your weight loss efforts. Learn how to size up servings and avoid overeating with the Top 10 Ways to Control Portions.

1. Break Leftovers Down

Instead of using one large container to store leftovers such as casseroles, side dishes, or pasta, why not separate them into individually-sized containers? That way, when you reach in the fridge to find something to reheat, you're retrieving just enough for one helping. Breaking down meal-sized servings into single servings will help you limit your food intake with no additional effort.

More: Reheat without Regaining

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2. Say Yes to Salads

Eating a salad before lunch or dinner is a sure-fire way to keep from overeating. It will help curb your appetite and give you a sense of satiety sooner. Of course, we're not talking a little bit of iceberg lettuce here. To reap full portion control benefits from rabbit food, load up your salad with veggies or even lean meat like turkey cubes. The fiber in the veggies will help you feel fuller and lean meat's protein will give you an instant energy boost.

More: Study Shows Salads Aid Weight Loss

3. Single out Trigger Foods

Buy snack foods in single serving sizes or divvy up full size packages into smaller, indvidual bags. It may be difficult to stop eating, oh, say, tortilla chips (My biggest weakness!) straight out of the bag while watching Desperate Housewives, but am I as likely to inhale the contents of 12 zipper bags without some forethought? Doubtful.

More: Portion Pointer

4. Master Mini Meals

You can make sure your blood sugar stays at an even keel and keep hunger at bay by eating healthful small meals throughout the day. My friend Jenn has maintained a 30 pound weight loss for three years and is in such great shape, she became an aerobics instructor! She swears by mini meals to maintain her weight and keep her energy level up. Mini meals are by far the best way to prevent overeating because you'll get never too hungry and lose control of your portion intake.

More: How to Prevent Overeating

5. Keep Seconds Out of Sight

Don't serve family meals family-style. Keep pots and dishes away from the table where it's all too easy to go for seconds. I can't tell you how many times I've rethought my second helpings as I've made my way from the table to the stovetop. I've often told myself to sit back down and wait it out. Remember, it takes about 20 minutes to feel satiated. By giving myself that "breather" I've realized I wasn't hungry enough for another helping after all.

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6. Make Meat a Side Dish

Treat meat or meat-based entrees as a side dish rather than the main part of your meal. By loading up on veggies and healthy grains as the bulk of your meal instead of using them as sides, you'll feel full sooner and get extra vitamins and fiber. Experiment with new vegetables and preparation methods to keep things interesting.

More: Veggie Weight Loss

7. Meet Yourself Halfway

Make lunch a two-fer. Your mid-day meal can work double duty by being shared or serving as dinner. At work, why not split take out with a buddy? At a restaurant, pack up half of your meal before you even start eating: Voila! You have an instant dinner!

More: Go Halves

8. Be a Kid at Heart (or Tummy?)

Order a kid's size meal when you go to fast food places to automatically control portions (and save money!). Don't be embarrassed about asking for a child's meal. It's really no big deal. I've even got a trick for places that have a "12 and under sign" -- I order it to go and then plop right down in the dining room, eat my meal, and give the toy to a kid sitting nearby!

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9. Serving Standards

Learn to "eyeball" standard portion sizes and stick to them when dining out or dishing up meals. Keep these tips in mind: 3 oz. of meat is the size of a deck of cards or an audio tape; 1 oz. of meat is the size of a matchbook; 1 cup of potatoes, rice or pasta looks like a tennis ball.

More: Portion Control Secrets

10. Treat Yourself

And last, but not least ... indulge! Treating yourself once in a while to a "forbidden" food will keep you from feeling deprived; a sense of deprivation can easily lead to overeating. Stop a binge before it starts by indulging every now and then.

• Put that Tupperware Collection to Use
  Does a fridge full of leftovers spell diet d-i-s-a-s-t-e-r for you? When you get the after-work or midnight munchies, you're going to be a lot more likely to overeat if you haven't planned for portion control ahead of time. We know how difficult it is to keep moderation in mind when you sit down in front of an entire bucket of chicken or a seemingly bottomless bowl of macaroni and cheese! Trick yourself into eating a streamlined portion by pre-packing your individual leftover dishes into single-serving size plasticware. You can even get the divided, covered plastic plates and portion-out an entire meal ahead of time. You'll feel far more in control of your eating this way.
• Are You Nuts for "Diet" Peanut Butter?
  Well, the truth is, the reduced-fat variety is really not all that different nutritionally from the regular kind. According to Jif, a two-tablespoon serving of their regular creamy peanut butter is comprised of 16 grams of fat and 190 calories. Let's take a look at the label of the reduced-fat version of creamy Jif: You're getting four less grams of fat for the same size serving -- 12 grams of fat for those two tablespoons -- but guess what? It has the same amount of calories as the regular kind, 190! So, don'tcha go "nuts" and clean out the jar just because the reduced-fat kind has a few less fat grams packed in there!
• Have the Cheesecake!
  Did you do a double-take on that one? Don't worry, it wasn't a misprint. In fact, feel free to replace the word cheesecake with your most favorite treat and then... give in. Just a little, that is. By allowing yourself to still eat your favorite foods every now and again -- despite being on a diet -- you avoid feeling deprived. Totally denying yourself the foods you take pleasure in is a sure-fire way to set yourself up for failure. So go ahead and treat yourself once in a while. Just be sure to apply the mindful moderation principle: Cut your normal portion in half and truly savor every bite. Eventually, a much smaller portion of your favorite "guilty pleasures" will satisfy your cravings.

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