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"    BEFORE    AFTER    Name: Karen Dushok Location: Plymouth, PA Worst of times: 304 pounds Best of times: 195 pounds My turning point: When my mom passed away, she left me some extra money. I decided to spend it on something that she would really want me to have, so I joined a weight-loss program. Right now, I know that she&amp;#039;s smiling down on me. My slim-down techniques: I won&amp;#039;t go grocery shopping when I&amp;#039;m hungry! If fattening foods aren&amp;#039;t in my home, I can&amp;#039;t eat them. Kept the weight off: One month, so far. My best motivator: My sister. She&amp;#039;s always giving me encouragement by saying, &amp;quot;Keep it up. You can lose the weight!&amp;quot;  My greatest temptation: Bagels. Now, instead of eating a bagel for breakfast and lunch every day, I reward myself with a half a bagel once a week. I also eat whole-wheat bread because it&amp;#039;s healthier and more filling than white bread. My favorite diet food: My own recipe for low-fat chili. I start with extra lean sirloin and low-sodium bouillon cubes, and then add tomatoes, fresh garlic, peppers and onions. My snacking tips: When I have a sweet craving, I&amp;#039;ll eat a serving of Sugar-Free Jell-O or brew a cup of tea and add a little honey to take the edge off. My exercise routine: Walking two miles every day. If the weather&amp;#039;s bad outside, I&amp;#039;ll get on the treadmill for half an hour or work out with a strength-training video. Slim-down advice: If you get a craving for sweets, constantly tell yourself: &amp;quot;I don&amp;#039;t really need those cookies.&amp;quot; Dieting is all in your mind.  The payoff: People treat me with more respect and are friendlier. When I&amp;#039;m out shopping, for instance, I&amp;#039;ve noticed people now hold the door or smile at me. 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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