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How To Choose A Weight Loss Plan

What's the best way to determine the right weight loss plan for you? What should you look for to ensure that your diet will help you lose weight AND stay healthy?

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by LaoTse
 Nov 16 '00 Why are people in asia slim
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by edgeman
 Jun 08 '02 It's All Depends How Lazy You Are!
Read my review, try to see that it was meant to be a little humorous, enjoy it, and please don't hate me for writing it.... read full review 		Somewhat Helpful
by 135797531
 Oct 20 '00 HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FOR EVERYONE
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by Sugarbaby6769
 Aug 15 '00 herbal safe healthy diet
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by coolweb
 Jul 23 '00 Cut back
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by gavriln
 Jun 15 '00 This diet sounds good
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by whaza
 Jul 20 '00 commitment phobia
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by trunkszblade
 Dec 04 '00 A weight loss revolution!!
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by 114792021
 Jul 17 '00 What is a healthy diet anyway?
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by Joannwilt
 Jul 25 '00 It's finally working
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by psychiclady
 Dec 02 '00 APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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by MissPat
 Jun 21 '00 Slim Fast worked for ME!!
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by Manda86
 Jun 21 '00 Diet Breakthrough!!!...NOT
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by mailbubble
 Sep 30 '00 Try Chinese Food
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by grace11c
 Jul 05 '00 Easiest Way of All
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by Careerz
 Jul 13 '00 Diet Pills some are unsafe
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by Herard
 Sep 09 '00 This will work for you
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by sillybutt
 Sep 28 '00 Commit Yourself To a Realistic Goal
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by Didra4760
 Jul 24 '00 Doesn't come in a bottle, pill or potion.
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by marinehero15
 Nov 19 '00 Losing and Gaining
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by cutebaylorchic
 Sep 19 '00 I finally found the answer!
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by LaoTse
 Nov 19 '00 Macrobiotics
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by calista1
 Oct 16 '00 Your smart, so why don't you eat smart
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by GustavusShaw
 Aug 19 '00 Weight Loss Can Be Fun
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by blson68
 Sep 20 '00 check into reality about weight loss !
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by breezy21206
 Jul 28 '00 Is it Really About the Diet?
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by conniemarie
 Dec 04 '00 Cut The Fat with Grill Mate...
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by pooh22
 Aug 31 '00 DIETS
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by MommaBare
 Nov 28 '00 I Shop at Lane Bryant, but I'm still a Hot Momma!
Don't bother. Live and let live. Just be yourself. ... read full review 		Somewhat Helpful
by machelleL
 Dec 27 '00 Do it the Healthy Way.....
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by kibbles_88
 Jun 26 '00 Eating Disorder=Bad
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by check.this.out
 Aug 30 '00 not eating is not the key to losing weight!
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by LJ71476
 Jul 21 '00 Are you ready??
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by e-pluribus
 Aug 31 '00 calories in calories out: lift weights
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by lehcar511
 Nov 03 '00 Carb diet = dangerous
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by jgarcia210
 Oct 30 '00 Get your butt moving!
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by casdel
 Jul 12 '00 Will Power Diet
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by knowyshowy
 Feb 25 '01 Start Between Your Ears
Educate yourself about food and then learn how to feel what is going on inside you. When the time is right you will succeed.... read full review 		Helpful
by jolrll
 Dec 05 '00 Try them all.
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by SavvyGal
 Aug 04 '00 Finally I found help for cellulite!
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by ElisaNB
 Jul 04 '00 Can I do it?
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by loki6340
 Nov 07 '00 The absolute best exercise! ! !
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by ctjan
 Aug 01 '00 the diet principal
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by ADRYANA
 Jul 10 '00 If I lost weight you can too!
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by mich4363
 Oct 16 '00 no more roller coasters
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by jgarcia210
 Oct 27 '00 Eat a lot! (of healthy stuff)
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by Anamica
 Jul 16 '00 The way to a healthy weight loss
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by Hoifer
 Sep 01 '00 Diets may not be the best way
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by angelace18
 Sep 24 '00 The EASIEST most effective diet i have EVER tried. 10 pounds in ONE week!!!!!
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by X80proofX
 Oct 09 '00 That little pyramid thing!
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by freddiemema
 Dec 08 '00 Research first
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by Cathy187
 Dec 04 '00 this is very scary
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by princessbeth
 Jun 17 '00 Are you worried more about the size of pants you wear or the way you fit them???
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by master02
 Dec 14 '00 DANGER!
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by Kayla7
 Jul 16 '00 Why America is fat.
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by jayeverett
 Aug 13 '00 You already know-weight loss
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by calmo28
 Dec 24 '00 I lost 47 lbs. in 5 months
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by IMPORTANT
 Jul 26 '00 Be yourself
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by da_poolnazi
 Jul 19 '00 A money saving, easy, and countlessly proven weight loss method
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by STEPHMCABOY
 Sep 12 '00 Quit Looking at Others and Look at Yourself
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by barbwheeler
 Aug 25 '00 Healty has to be the first thought to any weight loss ...
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by mere33
 Nov 30 '00 Eat your way to Health
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by Toras
 Dec 20 '00 Exercise is key
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by rainny
 Jul 17 '00 Don't Go On a Diet!!
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by lize
 Aug 02 '00 being alive
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by coolshubhz
 Sep 14 '00 MyDietmate: A unique online weight control program
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by blublkt
 Jun 16 '00 Something that works.
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by CK1
 Dec 12 '00 Do It Right this Time!
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by bforsyth
 Jul 12 '00 Simple healthy eating strategies that really work
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by rpoll00
 Dec 29 '00 A Passport to Slenderness
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by THESmartyPants
 Jun 22 '00 The EASY Way to Get in SHAPE!
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by svali
 Aug 29 '00 Lose weight but not your health
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by heuitt
 Aug 07 '00 It always comes out..Moderation , Self Control & Common Sense
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by kmart1221
 Dec 08 '00 You don't need to watch yor fat
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by bjimenez
 Jul 09 '00 I lost 167 lbs in 7 months
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by aimm
 Jul 19 '00 "Fat people are happy people"
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by tonia
 Jul 10 '00 A healthy way to lose.
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by leokim
 Oct 12 '00 3 Days a Week.........
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by GustavusShaw
 Jul 23 '00 Daily Dieting
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by Pasius
 Oct 29 '00 Never would have thought
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by jrmoses
 Aug 26 '00 Water & berries
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by docbod
 Jun 15 '00 Do low carb diets work?
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by sgfrazee
 Aug 26 '00 The end of fad diets
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by ChynaDoll32
 Jul 27 '00 The Fight to be Thin
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by Sassssssssy
 Aug 29 '00 Exercise & Healthy Eating
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by artra
 Jun 17 '00 Blue-Green Algae, super food!
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by louanna
 Aug 23 '00 This works!!
Make a routine that is as close to "normal" eating as possible, try to do a "little more" exercise (walking is great) and improve a bit as you go.... read full review 		Helpful
by hhh6
 Jun 15 '00 Eating at college
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by irenev
 Jun 25 '00 If you have tried every diet pill and
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by JDAquila
 Aug 24 '00 ah, weight loss, the never ending battle
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by conniemarie
 Jun 27 '00 Follow Your Doctor's Orders
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by mrhydro
 Jul 10 '01 Weight Loss Is Common Sense
Eat right, excercise, and keep with it. Never give up and ask friends and family for support. Email me at arete112@aol.com if you want more tips... read full review 		Helpful
by Kidnykid
 Mar 15 '01 This, folks, is a no-brainer
Make like a bakery truck and haul buns rather than eating them.... read full review 		Helpful
by coltonsmommy
 Sep 18 '00 string me along
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by Bigstan26m
 Nov 03 '00 Whats Attractive to men (from a actual mans point of view)
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by calwaone
 Oct 04 '00 BAGGY, SAGGY ELEPHANT OR MUSCLE. . .UP TO YOU!
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by arrwyn
 Jun 19 '00 Tips for healthy weight loss
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by Writerip
 Jul 20 '00 Four Weeks on Nutri-System
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by cfporter
 Aug 17 '00 Opinion of a Fat Lady
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by Missi1930
 Sep 01 '00 You have to exercise
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by ryguy
 Sep 29 '00 The one true way.
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by inthestars
 Jun 14 '00 You Are What You Eat
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by rosier123
 Mar 11 '01 I Don't Believe In Plans
First consult your doctor. I don't believe in weight loss plans as much as I do in eating right and exercise.... read full review 		Helpful
by kathymcd
 Aug 04 '00 ediets.com a big help
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by Missi1930
 Sep 10 '00 If you're frugal, hit the gym.
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by CraftyViki
 Jun 26 '00 My Weightloss Story
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by NikkiInAZ
 Dec 04 '00 My tip for losing weight: Marry a personal trainer
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by sexygrlnmd
 Jun 26 '00 The pill that is supposed to help you lose weight, whatever!
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by twiggyrae
 Oct 24 '00 Natural weightloss the Herbalife way
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by axidty
 Jun 14 '00 stay in shape!!!
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by scottredd
 Oct 11 '00 Hold the fries, please
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by jgarlough
 Jul 03 '00 EverWeigh....
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by nwo
 Dec 22 '02 My Simple Personal Technique and Style
There is no magic in this method. There is no fast track; one has to be prepared from within. Hope this work for you...this how I stay fit.... read full review 		Helpful
by catladyfromnpt
 Jun 10 '01 How I chose MY weight loss plan
I'd recommend asking around and gathering lots of information before choosing the plan thats right for you.... read full review 		Helpful
by tbrown
 Aug 03 '00 LOW-FAT EATING FOR A HEALTHIER YOU
Low-fat eating has been proven to be the most sensible way to a healthier body.... read full review 		Helpful
by tbrown
 Jul 07 '00 WEIGHT LOSS: NO QUICK FIXES
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by tbrown
 Jul 25 '00 Things You Should Know Before Starting A Weight-Loss Program
Anyone starting a weight-loss program should take the time do do some research to see if the program fits their individual needs.... read full review 		Helpful
by KubrickFan
 Aug 15 '00 We don't feel good.
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by Shreebecka
 Dec 08 '00 watch me fall on my face so you don't have to part 2
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by HowardIrwin
 Oct 15 '00 Coralsprings.com's Slim Fast and Sushi Diet
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by O2_Debt
 Jun 19 '00 Random thoughts on Exercise and Diet.
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by conraddad
 Nov 16 '00 How to help someone you love, lose weight
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by Shreebecka
 Oct 16 '00 Watch me fall on my face so you don't have too :)
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by alexis1825
 Jul 05 '00 Weight does not make a person beautiful
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by winn_dixie60
 Dec 01 '00 You can do it yourself
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by sissy68
 Oct 30 '00 The ups & downs of dieting
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by samiam0917
 Sep 10 '00 Slow and steady win the race!
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by READ_THIS_NOW
 Jun 22 '00 Dieting 101
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by momsatx
 Jan 03 '01 Momas- lose the weight now!!
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by geeleslie
 Aug 17 '00 Losing the losing battle?
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by geepers
 Sep 02 '00 Fit for Life
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by TwoNs0D
 Jun 22 '00 Dont Hate Skinny People!!
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by bevk
 Aug 08 '00 When you break your diet rule: How to recover.
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by jcridge
 Aug 25 '00 TIRED OF ALL THE FADS!
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by swint
 Sep 02 '00 DIET: A four-letter word
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by LittleBabyG
 Oct 07 '00 Bulimia my story and advice
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by debbiehadsell
 Nov 23 '00 What Program is right for me?!
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by heller1
 Jul 20 '00 There is no miracle cure it just takes time and will power
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by suthnbeaut
 Jun 23 '00 Like it or not, ya gotta exercise!
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by sandy6229
 Nov 22 '00 Concern re: Ephedrine in Weight Loss Supplements
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by conniemarie
 Aug 11 '00 Eat Right and Exercise
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by sentinare
 Dec 18 '00 The straight story on HEALTHY weight loss...
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by Cybernary
 Aug 06 '00 lose weight, feel great?
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by Subishi
 Nov 20 '00 PLAN AHEAD!!!!
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by Katharina43
 Dec 10 '00 Being Rational When It Comes to Losing Those Pounds
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by tandara
 Aug 15 '00 Not a diet but a life time change
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by RedNote251
 Nov 11 '00 Your READINESS to lose weight
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by DSadvice
 Dec 05 '00 Diet Guru's Cheat Sheet and other rated XXXX foods
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by thebestfedbaby
 Dec 18 '00 Ain't No Magic Pill.
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by aleisha
 Jul 27 '00 Change the way you think first
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by sdgirl
 Aug 01 '00 It's a Change of Heart first
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by MarginalRevu
 Nov 08 '00 Dieting One's Way to Obesity
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by toyo_c
 Sep 18 '00 Friends and a piece of mind -- It's the best way!
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by calwaone
 Jun 21 '00 Are You Getting The 4 Food Groups In Your Plan?
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by astrogrlx
 Nov 15 '00 healthy opinions
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by zenstar812
 Jul 22 '00 Weight Loss...the Ultimate Scorn of the Woman Spirit
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by ellenmichelle
 Sep 21 '00 Body Flex: Breathe and Stretch
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by KiwiNZ
 Aug 03 '00 Traps, Pitfalls and Things You Probably Didn't Realize-- Part I
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by swilcox1
 Sep 09 '00 Semi vegetarian
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by Jasonsj52
 Aug 03 '00 Many ways to loose weight
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by webpoppa
 Sep 19 '00 Setting Goals For Weight Loss
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by twohott
 Sep 16 '00 DON'T DIET!! READ THIS 1ST
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by rosier123
 Jan 03 '01 Forget Dieting
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by KATRINAELLIOTT
 Oct 12 '00 im lazy and losing weight
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by shaikha
 Jul 25 '00 Foods to keep you sane and healthy
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by doc4now
 Sep 28 '00 healthy4life
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by FH-student
 Dec 20 '00 Losing weight isn't the issue... Keeping it off is...
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by Doodlebug
 Jul 09 '00 What NOT to do: Reflections of a Fat Guy
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by oktoberfest
 Sep 15 '00 Don't Consider it a Diet.....
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by pixelusa
 Aug 17 '00 The Liver Cleansing Diet
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by Tigerlily26
 Oct 20 '00 The Unknown Eating Disorder
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by KiwiNZ
 Aug 03 '00 Traps, Pitfalls, and Things You Probably Didn't Realize--- Part II
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by DarBec
 Jun 15 '00 How I trimmed down and got healthy.
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by blackcat1000
 Jun 24 '00 Don't Call It a Diet!
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by Giovanna
 Sep 10 '00 My Father Hypnotized Me...to diet.
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by A18LUV24
 Nov 22 '00 Losing weight doesn't have to equal starvation
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by missleigh
 Dec 10 '00 Adventures in Dieting: An Update
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by ThinkLikeMike
 Sep 12 '00 Before you begin your diet....
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by BMurrelle
 Sep 01 '00 Final Decision - Fat or Lean?
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by hbomb111
 Sep 22 '00 It's Not Weight Loss, It's A Lifestyle Change
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by Beani27
 Sep 02 '00 In defense of Ephedrine, Caffeine and Ma Huang
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by nlee31
 Dec 22 '00 Weight Loss the Easy Way
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by Just_The_Facts
 Aug 29 '00 It's Not Easy...But It's Not Difficult Either
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by karatemom
 Nov 03 '00 Metabolife 356 worked slowly for me but it DID work!
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by mgabriele
 Sep 19 '00 You can eat well and still lose weight
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by XsaphirestarX
 Aug 16 '00 It's All a Battle
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by PMsnak
 Nov 10 '00 Balance, Variety and Moderation
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by Siouxprincess
 Sep 04 '00 America the Beautiful
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by Siouxprincess
 Dec 27 '00 Finding my own Dark Angel
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by Giovanna
 Sep 10 '00 George Forman is the man....I am the cook.
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by jmaherj
 Sep 26 '00 Shedding the 'Big Girl' Complex
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by Rickie_
 Aug 12 '00 Crystal meth: nature's fat buster
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by mrsrgm
 Jun 21 '00 Do Your Research
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by les_call
 Jul 06 '00 If it were easy, everyone would be thin.
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by cantis1111
 Jun 28 '00 Weight Loss: A few enjoyable tips and ideas!
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by leokim
 Oct 09 '00 Hydroxycut
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by Cadence57
 Sep 02 '00 Some common sense please!!
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by jaclinhide
 Jul 08 '00 Gastric Bypass Surgery & Me
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by Storm01
 Jun 19 '00 Healthy Food Will Kill You!!!
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by hotaru25
 Nov 12 '00 You want to lose weight? Read on, my method works!
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