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"          Name: Carrie Cannamela Location: Pinellas Park, FL My turning point: After my second daughter was born, I was so overweight that I couldn&amp;#039;t look in the mirror without crying. I knew something had to be done. I needed to be the active mother my girls deserved. My slim-down techniques: Portion control! I started weighing and measuring everything. I also began reading labels and drinking more water ?- 64 ounces a day. Kept the weight off: One year. My best motivator: Because of my family medical history, I know that I have to keep the weight off to stay healthy. My greatest temptation: Chocolate and anything sweet... I&amp;#039;m a chocaholic!  My favorite diet food: I steam everything! Vegetables, meat or whatever I&amp;#039;m making. Steaming prevents me from using butter. I also use seasoning without salt and sugar for extra flavor. My favorite snack foods: Unsalted pretzels and light yogurt. I always try to eliminate salt and sugar from my diet.  My exercise routine: I stay active by keeping up with the house and running around with my two young children. Slim-down advice: Get a support system to help you stay committed. My counselor at LA Weight Loss made it easier to get through the hurdles. The payoff: I finally have self-confidence. I&amp;#039;m able to wear clothes I was never able to wear before, and I receive so many compliments.  The Secret of Your Success Have you lost unwanted pounds and kept them off? Whether you&amp;#039;ve shed that extra weight with a diet that really worked or by revamping your snack habits, we want to know your secrets for an ongoing Good Housekeeping Web feature. Email us your success story, and be sure to include your name and daytime phone number. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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