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"          Name: Surinda Farmer, 38  Location: Wolfforth, TX  Worst of times: 328 pounds  Best of times: 132 pounds   My turning point: On my daughter&amp;#039;s fourth birthday, her friend commented how large I was. It didn&amp;#039;t upset my daughter, but I was devastated and knew it was time to get serious about losing weight.   My slim-down techniques: I measure all my food portions and try to eat seven to eight servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day along with lean meats.   Kept the weight off: Six years, so far.  My best motivator: Being healthy and setting a positive example for my daughter.   My greatest temptation: Cheddar cheese popcorn. If I&amp;#039;m really craving it, once a week I&amp;#039;ll splurge instead of depriving myself.   My favorite diet foods: Lemon pepper chicken. I start with 1 skinless chicken breast and add 1 tablespoon of Smart Balance butter to keep the meat moist. Next, I coat the chicken with several shakes of lemon pepper herb seasoning mix, then wrap it in foil and bake it at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes.   My snacking tips: To give a bag of 94% fat-free popcorn more zing, I&amp;#039;ll add 1 tablespoon of light ranch dressing and 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.  My exercise routine: I go to the gym four or five times a week and take either a one-hour cardio class, which is a combination of aerobics and dance moves, or an hour-long strength-training class.   Slim-down advice: Set realistic goals for yourself on how fast you can lose the pounds and your goal weight, and eat plenty of fruits, veggies and lean meats. Also, if you fall off your diet one day, get right back on the next.   The payoff: I have more energy and enjoy looking good again. And now that I&amp;#039;ve dropped from a size 26 to a 6, I love to wear new clothes!  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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