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"   My turning point: In February 2004, I weighed myself for the first time in a long time and nearly fell off the scale when it read 205 pounds. After I got over the shock, I dusted off my treadmill and got to work. My slim-down technique: I lost the first 25 pounds on Atkins but I had constant cravings. I decided to try Weight Watchers instead and lost an additional 34 pounds. I learned it&amp;#039;s not what I eat, but how much. I can still enjoy my favorite foods, like rice pudding and roast pork, just in smaller portions. Exercise routine: I go to the YMCA five to six days a week. I take a 45-minute Spinning class twice a week, a 55-minute aerobic class three times a week, and weight train three times a week.    Kept the weight off: Two years. My best motivator: Fitting into a size 6! My goal is to be able to wear a bikini this summer. My greatest temptation: I absolutely love ice cream. Now, when I need a fix, I eat some Breyer&amp;#039;s no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream mixed with a 100-calorie pack of Oreo&amp;#039;s. It&amp;#039;s guiltless and delicious. My favorite diet food: For a quick dinner, I love the Smart Ones Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes. My snacking tip: Eat your favorite kind of fruit with light Cool Whip. Yummy! Slim-down advice: Visualize how you want to look and make a mental picture. It&amp;#039;s a great motivator. And remember, just like anything else worth having, you have to work toward achieving your weight-loss goal. The payoffs: Feeling great and looking great. Talk about a confidence boost! 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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