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Losing 25 pounds or less?
Hello, I am slightly overweight (20 pounds). I am naturally a skinny build, so I look only slightly overweight . However, for a healthy me (and I want to go by what is healthy for my body type) I need to lose about 20 pounds. Are there any other people that are trying lose relatively small amount of weight? I'd love to…
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Thanksgiving is almost upon us
Hello, Canadian Thanksgiving is in two weeks. I just started my diet and this is the first celebration that I will ever have on a diet. Usually at thanksgiving I get together with a bunch of friends and we have a potluck of a bunch of tasty food. I am reading a weight loss book that says when you are traveling or going to…
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Basically all I do with my friends is eat
Hello, I'm a student, so I spend a lot of time cooped up reading and writing. When I hangout with my friends, I'm either grabbing a beer (high calorie) or doing something food related. My friends and I like to get together and have potlucks, cook together, or go out for a meal. Does anyone have suggestions as to how to go…
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Potlucks and dinners with friends
Hello, My friends and I like to get together and have potlucks, cook together, or go out for a meal. Does anyone have suggestions as to how to go to these events and 1)not be tempted by all the food and 2)not seem to be dieting? I love cooking with friends, but sweet potato gnocci in a butter, maple, sage sauce isn't…
