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*Heather * helps shelters for abused women and children.
1. Make the Hard Decisions in the Grocery Store 
The reason diets don't work, Dr. Oz says, is because they are based on willpower. If you're rummaging in the fridge at 10 p.m. on a Sunday, anxious about work Monday, there is no way (no way!) you will say no to a chocolate bar. But if there is no chocolate bar nearby, you can't do something you'll later regret. To make sure your pantry is filled with healthy items, go grocery shopping when you're satiated, level-headed and rational. You'll thank yourself later.

2. Never Eat on an Empty Stomach 
When we're hungry, our body secretes the hormone ghrelin to indicate hunger. When ghrelin is high, says Dr. Oz, we'll eat until we're not hungry. Problem is, it takes about 30 minutes for the levels to come down, and in 30 minutes, we might have consumed three meals worth of food. Having a small, healthy snack a half hour before meals can significantly prevent overeating and keep you healthy. (If you just can't lose the weight...

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