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From Kiersty, Age 17

Hi everyone, how are you all doin? I've been doin bad, only one day I did almost perfect. I thought it might be helpful if I posted some tips, or at least some of the things I do to lose weight. First thing in the morning, exercise. I do tae-bo or some other video, or some kind of cardio for 30 -60 min. (60 is best) I eat 1400 cal. a day, or at least I should, that is a good number for me. Having 5-6 small (as in snack size, 200-300 cal.each) meals spread throughout the day keeps your metabolism revved up, and keeps you from getting hungry, I have heard. Also eating protein w/ every meal will keep you from getting hungry as soon. Some of the foods I eat are, cereal (whole grain), milk, (I aim for 3 cups a day), fruit, oatmeal, cottage cheese, yogart (lite uasually, it has 1/2 the cal.), Sliced deli turkey/ham, tuna (made w/ lite mayo), I use these things for sandwiches, (on whole grain bread), or eat them plain for protein. Cheese, (although high in fat, doesn't have carbs so it doesn't have to many calories), lite microwave or airpopped popcorn, pretzels, salad w/ lite dressing, veggies. I uasually stay away from fruit juice, b/c although it is "healthy", it has lots of sugar, and it is better to eat the fruit itself, which has as many vitamins, less calories, and fiber too. Most of these foods are fiarly easy to pack along in a insulated bag, along w/ an ice pack. The most annoying and time consuming thing for me is measuring everything, and calculating calories. But I know a lot of the stuff automatically now, and it is pretty easy for me to remember. If I don't have time, I'll just take an energy bar, (Cliff and Luna are THE BEST!) They have lots of protein, vitamins and minerals, Cliff has lots of fiber, and Luna tastes awesome. For supper I have whatever my mom fixes, in moderate portions. I try to drink 8-8 oz. glasses of water a day,(how I do it is 4-16 oz. glasses). Also, 3 cups of skim milk a day, as I mentioned before. Sometimes I have diet coke, or Crystal lite, (5 cal!). Well, I know this is very long, but there's probably some stuff I forgot, Oh well! Good luck to every one, you can do it!