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"          Name: Bridgette DeSalvo, 38 Location:  Rochester, NY  Worst of times: 196 pounds Best of times: 120 pounds My turning point: When I saw pictures of myself at a wedding, I was all double chin! That was a real wake-up call.  My slim-down techniques: I kicked the junk-food habit, cut my calories to 1,200 a day and joined the gym. Kept the weight off: Nearly two years  My best motivator: I tape old &amp;quot;fat&amp;quot; pictures of myself to the side of my fridge. This way, whenever I go to grab a snack, I&amp;#039;m forced to look at those snapshots and think twice about eating. My greatest temptation: Carvel Ice Cream Cake. I&amp;#039;ll still eat it, but now I take smaller portions. My favorite diet food: Mixed salad with romaine lettuce, carrots and cabbage tossed with Caesar or Italian dressing.  My snacking tips: I like to nibble on unsalted popcorn and fresh fruit. My exercise routine: Going to the gym three days a week and working out on the elliptical machine and the treadmill. I also strength-train and take a spinning class for some variety.  Slim-down advice: Use all your willpower. Now before I reach for that yummy piece of cake, I&amp;#039;ll think: &amp;quot;Do I really need to eat it?&amp;quot; The payoff: Dropping three dress sizes! I love being able to go clothes shopping and know that just about anything will fit.  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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