Dieting is a bit like buying a new roof or floor. It's very tough taking off the old so the new just sits right on top, covering the old baggage.

Dieting is mind over tummy. Dieting is an attempt to redefine what truly controls our willpower. We shift that control from the tummy back to the brain where it belongs - in that empty spot where it left many moons ago.

One can gain weight so much faster than one can lose.

Diet - If you have questions and need answers about dieting, this article will help light the 'weigh'. An extensive read on the daily diet and struggles related to the weight loss process.

Although asparagus is a great diuretic, it lends a strange, yet harmless odor to urine.

Don't feel obligated to clean your plate when dining.  Eat until you feel 'almost full' as it takes your tummy about 20 minutes to let your brain know that you're full.

Most species of fish contain about 1/2 the calories of beef and other red meats.

Mix: 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, a pack or two of Splenda, and 2 teaspoons of old fashioned oats.  

Roll into several tiny balls and more Splenda, if desired. Calories: about 120.

Diet Cinnamon Toast Tip: 1 slice of 35 calorie diet bread sprayed with no calorie butter spray, a dash of cinnamon and 2 packets of Splenda. Place on pan sprayed with non stick buttery cooking spray and cook until golden.  About 35 calories.

Meringue cookies are ultra low in calories and contain only a trace of fat because they are prepared with egg whites.

Whip egg whites to a nice peak; then slowly add Splenda and a bit of extract, and coloring if desired.  Bake at 270 degrees until set. Remove and allow to cool before storing in an air-tight container. The number of egg whites that you'll use will vary - depending upon how many cookies you wish to make.

Meringue pie crusts are ultra low in calories and contain only a trace of fat because they are prepared with egg whites.

You can cut 100 calories OR MORE per slice of pie by going wild with meringue!  

Before the invention of golf carts, golfing was one of the healthiest sports around. It still can be!

If you choose to take up this breath-taking sport, concentrate on driving the ball rather than driving the cart.

Go tiger!

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