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"          Name: Kae Hoyle  Location: Fairport, NY  Worst of times: 247 pounds  Best of times: 163 pounds  My turning point: While visiting my daughter last February, we went for several long walks and to my surprise, I lost four pounds. Delighted by my weight loss, I suddenly realized that I wanted to feel that great permanently. I was tired of buying bigger and bigger sizes and dealing with the continual pain in my joints that prevented me from playing with my grandkids.  My slim-down techniques: I kept a journal to record all my food choices and made sure to incorporate different colors and textures from natural foods like fruits and vegetables.  Kept the weight off: Six months  My best motivator: Buying smaller clothing sizes and the compliments I receive from my friends and family. Having familial support is really encouraging.  My greatest temptation: I love all types of cheese. I try to eat it in moderation.  My favorite diet food: Salad with a few ounces of tuna and 1 tablespoon of Maple Grove Farms Pesto Parmesan dressing for flavor.  My snacking tips: Around 2 dozen almonds or 3 cups of microwave light popcorn.  My exercise routine: Everyone can lose the weight. Even if one day is discouraging, just continue with your plan the next day. Keep going and don&amp;#039;t give up.  Slim-down advice: Don&amp;#039;t starve yourself: just keep eating healthy, flavorful meals. I cut out white flour products that contain excess sugar. Also, never feel guilty. If you do splurge, accept it and enjoy it instead of treating it as a negative.  The payoff: The compliments I&amp;#039;ve received, along with looking in the mirror and seeing muscles for the first time! 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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