Becca, I know what you mean. When I sit on the bed I can feel the buttock fat gunching up my back.....I will give you a diet that worked for my cousin Kaci and I'm going to try it after Halloween. You follow this for 7 days straight, then so 1,000 calories low-fat for a week then back

on...then 1200 calories, etc. breakfast: 1C greatfroop juice/slice whole wheat toast/slice low-fat cheese/3 scrambled egg whites...use no stick spray
snack: 12 almonds
lunch: low-fat yogurt/ 1/2 C tuna packed in water///5 slatines

sanck: apple
dinner 2 C green leafy veg/1 banana/ 1/2 C low fat cottage cheese

my buttocks-the fat is gunching up my back....I get out of breath going to the mailbox.....I know I eat too much starch...Has anyone tried highprotein, low-carb diets and had success? How do I spot-tone my backside?

Always make a shopping list before grocery day and stick to it.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip #12: Are you guilty of bringing home unwanted and impulse items? Are they junk foods? Do you shop sales or in season foods and stock up? Is there an aisle in the store best avoided by you?

Brush your teeth immediately after a meal and do not eat again until the next meal.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip # 11: I can attest this works for me and gives me the excuse to say a polite no to others who offer in between meals. Also have not had a cavity in about 6 years now.

Don't stand near the food table at parties.

Today's Diet Tip # 10

Discuss: Is it too much temptation to view the delightful assortment of morsels? Are you more comfortable chewing than chatting at parties?

Microwave or use a non stick skillet whenever you can. A steamer or brolier comes in handy too.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip #9

Discuss: Do you use pans, grill, modern cooking methods to limit fat? Were you raised on a deep fryer? Or do you just cook with convenience and speed in mind? Do you have any appliances that are favorites for limiting oils and fats?

Alcohol slows down your metabolism; limit it.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip #8

How much do you think is too much on a weekly basis? Do you count your alcohol as part of your diet caloric intake? Do you believe alcohol increases your appetite?

Never stand when you eat; sit instead.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip #7

Discuss: Ever so hurried that you eat on the run? Do you ever eat over the stove? Do you believe we are meant to sit and eat a meal? Is there a good reason you can think of for this practice?

Get calories from foods you chew, not beverages.

Today's Diet Tip # 6

Discuss: Typically 20%+ of our calories come from drinks. Do you drink water? What fluids do you drink that could be amputated from your diet? If you count calories or do WW points, do you remember to add your beverages for the day?

If the temptation is too much, drive a different route if you have to pass a fast food or donut shop.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip #5

Discuss: Has your car ever turned right into a McDonald's with barely your consent? Is it a real temptation to grab and go? Have you ever resisted this way?

Drink broth, bullion cube, or a full glass of water before a meal.

Discuss Today's Diet Tip #4:

How many want to get right to the chewing part of the meal? Do you mentally prepare for the meal before hunger has you in its grip? How many use this technique to help the brain signal full before they overeat?

Instead of whole milk, switch to skim or 1 percent.

Discuss # 3 quick, best diet tip:

Have you made the switch? Would you change to lessen calories or fat content? Would your family object? Do you get enough calcium in your diet?

Eat at least two servings of fruit or veggie at every meal.

Discuss # 2 quick, best diet tip:


Do you believe there is a correlation between health and nutrition? Do you believe in the USDA Pyramid guidelines and try to follow them? How many servings a day of fruit and vegetables do you get?

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Edited by author 12-08-2007 04:06 AM
Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate.

Discuss #1 quick, best diet tip:

Do you use large sized dinner plates? Could you really scale back on your portions if you used a salad plate instead? Do you follow the rule to leave a space you can see in between each food? Tell what tricks you use for portion control with cups, glasses, bowls and plates?