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"          Name: Barbara Piazza Location: Bossier City, LA My turning point: When my husband had a heart attack, he had to see a dietician, and I was invited along because the cook is often the culprit. That&amp;#039;s when I started to learn about choosing healthy foods and watching portion size.  My slim-down techniques: I stopped skipping meals. Before, when I didn&amp;#039;t have breakfast, I would get really hungry and overeat at lunch. Now I munch on healthy foods throughout the day, and I end up eating less overall. I have also bought smaller plates, to avoid serving myself large portions. Kept the weight off: Two years My best motivator: I got rid of all my old clothes, so I know that if I gain any weight, I won&amp;#039;t be able to fit into my new outfits. My greatest temptation: Nuts and chocolate. I&amp;#039;ll allow myself a few pieces once in awhile. My favorite diet treat: Act II light butter popcorn. My snacking tips: Buy only healthy snack foods, so if you binge, your whole diet isn&amp;#039;t ruined. Keep carrots, apples and bananas nearby. When you&amp;#039;re on the go, make your own trail mix with almonds or walnuts and whole-wheat cereal like Kashi, Shredded Wheat or Cracklin&amp;#039; Oat Bran. My exercise routine: I go to the gym six days a week. On alternating days, I walk three miles or lift 10-pound weights. My goal is to keep moving for a solid hour. Also, my husband and I love Pilates. Slim-down advice: A cardiologist once told me to never waste a calorie on a drink, so I always guzzle water.  The payoff: When I see my reflection in glass windows! I love wearing a size 6. 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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