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"          Name: Sheila Vitiello Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL My turning point: My doctor said that I would never lose the baby weight I gained while I was pregnant with my son -- but I was determined to prove him wrong. My slim-down techniques: I don&amp;#039;t eat after 7pm, I watch portion sizes, and I cut soda and junk food out of my diet. Plus, I walk about four miles a day.  Kept the weight off: 18 years -- since my son was born.  My best motivator: I&amp;#039;m an instructor at a modeling school, so I know I have to set an example for my students.  My greatest temptation: Dessert -- in particular, Lindt chocolate bars. To satisfy my craving, I break off a small piece after dinner.  My favorite diet food: I make a great salad with finely chopped spinach, bean sprouts, diced tomatoes, sunflower seeds and corn. I add a small amount of balsamic vinegar or fat-free ranch dressing. It&amp;#039;s got great variety and gorgeous color -- even my teenage son thinks it looks and tastes good!  My snacking tips: I have a grapefruit each day as a mid-morning snack. It really cuts down on my cravings.  My exercise routine: I walk three to four miles a day -- in the neighborhood, in parks, to and from stores, almost everywhere. Sometimes my friend joins me, but I&amp;#039;m happy to do it on my own as well. If the weather is inclement, I walk on my treadmill. I also use 10-pound weights at home to strengthen my upper body.  Slim-down advice: Enjoy food in moderation. There&amp;#039;s nothing better than walking -- both for mental and physical health.  The payoff: Seeing my husband smile and the twinkle in his eye!  Tell Us 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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