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One square of 72% organic dark chocolate sold in pound plus bars at Trader Joe's. One square is not too high in calories and doesn't produce a craving for the rest of the bar.

Little cube of sugared preserved ginger. Found it in a health food store. Satisfies and soothing to the stomach.

I am 4'11", shot up to 165 in the fall of 2011, dropped 7 lbs. and am maintaining 158 now. I'd like to get down to 135. I don't want to lose rapidly. Losing a minimum of 1 lb. per month and keeping it off would be OK with me. To do that I will have to learn to change my eating habits permanently. I have recently joined a…

Thanks for the tip. Zumbacalories.com is very helpful.

I have heard that losing weight too fast can affect your kidneys, etc. You might want to check with your doctor first. Otherwise congratulations on your commitment.

Stevia is a plant. You can grow it in your garden. It is 100% natural - no chemicals. You use only a few grains to make beverages sweet. Try it.

$100 treat basket filled with fruit cakes, cookies, jam, fudge. I ate some but gave most of it away.

I am a senior citizen, 4'11". In Oct. I shot up to 165#. I went to a hypnotherapist for 4 sessions and set a goal weight of 135#. I want to lose a pound a month minimum. I gained this weight over many years eating anything I wanted and doing no exercise above normal living. Being retired, I could be sedentary if I wanted.…