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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 09.12.07 
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<br>ASK HUNGRY GIRL 
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<br>HG, 
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<br>I am going to be seeing an ex-boyfriend soon who I haven't seen in YEARS, 
<br>and I need to drop about 30 lbs. to get back into the size 6 jeans he used to 
<br>love me in. Do you think it's possible for me to lose that much weight in one 
<br>month? 
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<br>Tess in Tight Jeans  
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<br>Dear Tess, 
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<br>I get questions like this all the time, and usually I don't answer them, but I 
<br>decided that since I am emailed Qs like this so often, I should probably 
<br>address the issue. I don't think you should even THINK about trying to lose 
<br>30 lbs. in a month. It's unrealistic and not a smart or healthy way to go about 
<br>losing weight. I'm obviously not a doctor or dietitian, but I know that crash 
<br>dieting is a BAD idea. EXTREME dieting tactics -- skipping meals, taking in 
<br>insanely few calories per day, fad diets, taking appetite suppressants -- are 
<br>scary to me; I'm against all of those things. If I were in your 
<br>shoes, here's what I would do. I'd spend the next month filling up on lean 
<br>protein, fruits and veggies, and steering clear of processed foods. I'd also 
<br>avoid eating lots of starchy carbs like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes. 
<br>Focusing on eating salads, lean meats and fruits, while consuming fewer 
<br>calories than you burn (click here for more info on how to know what that 
<br>number is), will help you lose weight at a comfortable pace. Drink lots of 
<br>water, and try to get some exercise in several times per week, too (every 
<br>little bit helps). If, at the end of the month, you're down 5 - 10 lbs., you'll feel 
<br>FANTASTIC and a lot more self-confident than you do today. And who cares 
<br>if your size 6 jeans don't fit -- reward yourself with a NEW pair (whatever the 
<br>size!) that look great on your NEW body. Keep me posted on how things go... 
<br>And by the way, you should be losing weight for YOU, not for an EX (just my 
<br>opinion). 
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<br>Hungry Girl, 
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<br>How can I stop myself from overeating during meals? I have such a hard 
<br>time controlling portions -- especially at buffets. And I go to brunch buffets 
<br>several times a month. HELP! 
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<br>Portion-Challenged in Peoria  
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<br>Dear Portion-Challenged, 
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<br>Everyone wants to know how to control portions -- it's the secret to losing 
<br>and/or maintaining weight. And there are many theories about why we 
<br>overeat and how to control our food intake. But I feel your pain -- how on 
<br>EARTH can a person go to a brunch buffet and NOT overeat?! (I dream of 
<br>climbing into the chafing dish of pancakes and snuggling up with them!) I 
<br>contacted HG pal Dr. David L. Katz, author of Dr. David Katz's Flavor-Full 
<br>Diet, for help with this one. He says the more flavors and flavor categories 
<br>you combine in a given meal or mouthful, the more food you'll need to eat to 
<br>feel full. His "thing" is teaching people how to "harmonize" flavors, and here's 
<br>what he told me -- "By knowing how to choose the ingredients used in a meal 
<br>or snack so that they don't add in unnecessary flavors, you can always fill up 
<br>to complete satisfaction on fewer calories, while eating more delicious, more 
<br>wholesome food." So basically, when at the buffet, you should probably 
<br>avoid the cheesy, salty, creamy mac 'n cheese casserole with the sweet 'n 
<br>savory crumbly topping -- too many flavors in one dish can make portion 
<br>control more difficult. Interesting stuff. To learn all about Dr. Katz's flavor 
<br>harmonizing and his other theories on food, flavors and filling up, check out 
<br>his new book. In the meantime, if you want to start filling up faster during 
<br>meals, drink a couple of glasses of water before you eat, and eat small 
<br>meals throughout the day so you never sit down to a meal when you're 
<br>STARVING. So even if you're hitting the brunch buffet in the early afternoon, 
<br>don't hesitate to eat some b-fast in the morning. Thanks for emailing! 
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