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"          Name: Dianne Wilson   Location: Sherwood, AR   Worst of times: 202 pounds   Best of times: 152 pounds   My turning point: When I could no longer fit into my size 18 pants. My cholesterol was very high, too -- I was eating around three sticks of butter a day.   My slim-down techniques: I cut my portions in half. And I started tracking my calorie intake to monitor how much I was eating.   Kept the weight off: 10 months   My best motivator: I&amp;#039;m the leader of a local weight-loss program, and knowing that I have to provide a good example for other members helps me stay on track.   My greatest temptation: Anything chocolate. I try not to give in, but every so often I&amp;#039;ll have a Healthy Choice Premium Fudge Bar (80 calories per bar). They&amp;#039;re very filling and help satisfy my sweet tooth.   My favorite diet food: I grill a chicken breast, skin on, for no more than 10 minutes. Just before it&amp;#039;s ready, I remove the skin and allow the meat to get nice char marks. I dress it with a squeeze of lemon juice and half a tablespoon of a prepared Asian-style sweet chili sauce that&amp;#039;s made up of vinegar and peppers.   My snacking tips: A half cup of cashews or peanuts are my favorite -- the nuts are tasty and filling. A cup of the ACT II regular popcorn is also a good snack (35 calories per cup).   My exercise routine: When I have time, I walk my dogs around the neighborhood for a half hour or so. I joined a gym a few months ago, but when I needed shoulder surgery on my right arm, I had to quit. Truth be told, I&amp;#039;ve had trouble getting started again, but you have to commit yourself because exercise is important.   Slim-down advice: Make sure you have the support of others both inside and outside the home. Tell family members and friends and coworkers that you need their assistance to help you stay healthy. And join a support group for people trying to lose weight.   The payoff: I can now wear a size 10 -- and size B pantyhose for the first time since college! My cholesterol is lower, and I have more energy.  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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