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"          Name: Julia Duff, 39 Location:  Glasgow, VA  Worst of times: 260 pounds Best of times: 146 pounds My turning point: When I climbed a flight of stairs in my home last year, I became terribly out of breath -- and frightened. It dawned on me that I had to lose weight for my health! My slim-down techniques: Reducing portion sizes and eating only one helping -- instead of several. I also cut out high-fat foods and sugary sodas from my diet. (I now drink water instead of soda.)  Kept the weight off: Three months, so far.  My best motivator: My two kids. I want to be alive and healthy to watch them grow up. My greatest temptation: Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. I rarely eat them now, but every so often I&amp;#039;ll still splurge. My favorite diet food: Salad. I start with a few handfuls of lettuce, toss in some cauliflower, broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced apple, then top it off with 2 tablespoons of fat-free dressing.  My snacking tips: To satisfy my sweet tooth, I&amp;#039;ll eat 1 or 2 squares of Honey Maid Honey Grahams.  My exercise routine: Five days a week, I walk about five miles at a nearby track. And every so often, I&amp;#039;ll pop in a yoga videotape and follow along.  Slim-down advice: Stick to your guns. With the holidays approaching, I know it&amp;#039;s going to be tough. But I&amp;#039;m prepared to hang tough and continue watching what I eat -- and how much.  The payoff: The compliments I get from family and friends -- they&amp;#039;ve really restored my self-confidence.  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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