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"          Name: Madeleine Chace, 54 Location:  Westerly, RI Worst of times: 190 pounds Best of times: 125 pounds My turning point: When my daughter sent me a picture of myself in a muumuu, I was horrified because I thought it was my grandmother.  My slim-down techniques: Drink lots of water and eat several small meals daily that include fresh fruits and veggies. I eat every two and a half hours to keep my energy up. Kept the weight off: Two years, so far.  My best motivator: Seeing how quickly my weight came off! When I started my diet, I videotaped myself from every angle, and I regularly watched those tapes. I printed out photos and put them on my fridge as a constant reminder. My greatest temptation: Ice cream, which I still eat in moderation. But when I get a craving now, I take just 2 tablespoons of my favorite -- Ben &amp;amp;amp; Jerry&amp;#039;s Cherry Garcia. My favorite diet food: My own turkey meat loaf. I use ground turkey meat, then mix in egg whites, onions, mushrooms, garlic, chipotle peppers, a little salsa, sliced fresh apples and bread crumbs (made from toasted 12-grain bread). My snacking tips: I slice a medium-size red potato into quarters, leaving the peel on, and microwave it for about 5 minutes. The slices come out nice and crunchy like french fries. I then sprinkle on chives and dip the potato slices in vinegar.  My exercise routine: Since I live one mile from the ocean, I ride my bike to the shore, walk on the beach and play in the sand a few times a week.  Slim-down advice: Eat &amp;quot;mini&amp;quot; meals throughout the day. Food is fuel so don&amp;#039;t deprive yourself of eating. The payoff: I feel great, look younger, and I went from a size 20 to a 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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