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It does kind of work, but let me just say :
1)I got sick of the foods, because you had to have 2 bowls of that cereal everyday
2)It got expensive, because you had to buy the special K water, cereal, and bars.

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i'm 5'3 and about 155 , i`m a girl . i wanna lose like 20 pounds by aug. how can i ? running i dont like i dont live in a good neighborhood , but it makes me gain more weight by the muscle. i want no more muslce , or weight. i dont eat healthy i dont like healthy foods. sit ups never seem to work either. how can i lose this weight? i dont eat healthy i dont like the food running & sit ups dont work and i dont really have enough money to join a gym ...
any help welcomed !!

Hello, first of all-thanks for the inbox:]
second of all, congrats on wanting to lose weight!
The thing is, diet is about 60 %, and excercise is about 40%, so eating healthy is a big part of losing weight.
Instead of eating oreos or other cookies, try the 100 calorie packs that are sold at stores. They are those same products, just lower calories.
Here are 22 portable and healthy snacks that make the list of dietitian's favorites:

Half a peanut butter sandwich on whole-wheat bread
Low-sugar, whole-grain granola bars that have at least 3 grams of fiber
Whole-grain crackers or whole-wheat tortilla with hummus or nut butter
A handful of unsalted or lightly salted dry-roasted nuts
Individual unsweetened applesauce with a few dry-roasted walnuts
Small apple with 2 teaspoons peanut butter or 1 ounce low-fat cheese
Ants on a log -- celery with nut butter, topped with raisins or other dried fruit
Half of a single-serving string cheese with a small piece of fruit or a few whole-grain crackers
4-ounces to 6-ounces of low-fat yogurt or yogurt treat
High-fiber dry cereal with a few nuts or seeds and dried fruit (put this in a baggie for a make-your-own snack pack)
Individual packs of carrots, celery sticks, or apple slices, with a protein source like a tablespoon of nuts, nut butter, or low-fat cheese
Pretzels and low-fat cheese
Whole-wheat cracker sandwiches made with natural nut butters
1 ounce of lean meat and a few whole-grain crackers
3 ounces low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese and a few whole-grain crackers
1 whole graham cracker and 1 teaspoon nut butter
Raw vegetables with 1/4 cup low-fat ranch dressing
100-calorie pack of low-fat popcorn rich in whole grains and fiber
Handful of tortilla chips and salsa
100-calorie ice cream treats
"Skinny" latte (made with low-fat or skim milk)
Small bowl of whole-grain cereal with skim milk or low-fat yogurt
(taken from http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/beyond-snack-packs-22-healthy-munchies?page=2).
Those snacks are healthy, and I have had almost all of them, and they are delicious!
For working out, I had the same problem. My street is very busy, so it was hard to run.
What I do, now every morning and every night is:
-in the morning:-
1) 100 crunches
2)50 pushups(you can do fewer at first)
3) 100 leg lifs on each side
4)jog in place for about 5 minutes.
Make sure to stretch before doing this!
-at night:-
1)50 crunches
2)50 pushups
3)50 leg lifts on each side
4)jog in place for 5 minutes.

You should also drink a lot of water, at least 8 glasses a day. That may seem like a lot of water, but believe it or not drinking more water helps you lose weight.
If you get seventeen magazine, there are simple workouts and healthy food recipes in them, which are amazing.
For the situps/crunches, if you keep doing them everyday for about 2 months, you will get results.

Good luck!

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Woah there babeee,

ah, ur profile picture is GORGEOUS!

id love to make mine like that. (not exactly, but somewhat).

how on earth did you do it?!

Aw:], thank you!
I use www.blibs.com
You can increase contrast and change colors!
Good luck:]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Navy-White-Striped-RALPH-LAUREN-Bikini-Bottom-L_W0QQitemZ290139462859QQihZ019QQcategoryZ63867QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

i really love this bathing suit from ralph lauren but on ebay they only have the bottoms. does anyone know any place that has a very similar one, like the blue stripes with the yellow outline? or any places that has good bathing suits. thankss.

Here is just blue and white...
http://store.delias.com/browseAll.do?categoryID=1749

but www.delias.com has a lot of good swimsuits!

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hi WoahThereBabe, so you seem like a person that knows stuff and where to get things, I really like this bag:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DOLCE-GABBANA-NEW-STYLE-PINK-WITH-WHITE-STRIPES-PURSE_W0QQitemZ110244128929QQihZ001QQcategoryZ63852QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

it is a white and pink striped D&G purse...and I wont be able to get that one(long story.) I was wondering if you could help me find the same bag on a different website or on ebay or something...somewhere?...cheap please? I dont have lots of money!!! :-) THANKS SOOO MUCH IN ADVANCE!!!!!! i have been looking for a while now...no luck :-(
your my only hope haha

http://cgi.ebay.com/DOLCE-GABBANA-STRIPED-FUCHSIA-AND-WHITE-PURSE-CUTE_W0QQitemZ160230292984QQihZ006QQcategoryZ63852QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That is the only one I could find for the time-being.
But, if you want, I will keep looking- and if you tell me your username or email, I will send a link to one if I find one.

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i want to know very cheap prom drses stores.. i dont want online sites but stores. i live in connecticut and im looking for below $90-100 thanks.

http://www.debshops.com/Fashion/ViewInCat.asp?catid=142

There are some online dresses...
(check link above)

And here is a Deb Shops locator...they have cheap dresses:
http://www.debshops.com/StoreLocator/

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So I'm thinking about buying a new digital camera. Any cheap but good quality suggestions? A website I can look at?

Sorry I didn't know what category this would go in to.

Thanks.

http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=samsung%20camera&origkw=samsung%20camera&sr=1

Those first two I have experience with, and they both take good quality shots!
Good luck!

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How do you tell someone, such as a motherly figure (not really your mother), like a really good adult friend, how takes things very seriously, that you might be depressed, and you cut, and you want to well...commit suicide...
I don't want her to tell my parents, and freak out! So how would you go about telling someone that kinda of information? like through a letter, and how would you being it up?

First of all:
A pat on the back for you for trying to bring it up to somebody. Those are very dangerous behaviors that are a permanent solution to a temperary problem. So for that, a round of applause.

If I were you, I would sit her down, and just explain what has been going on in your life. If you have scars on your arms, show her them- and from there she should get the message. Tell her after that , that you are suicidal. Once you tell her about it, sure things will be difficult- but they will get better.
Good luck, stay strong, and once again- that is a very good choice for wanting to tell her.

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14/F

I want to do something different with my hair. I usually just keep it down and im getting sick of it always looking the same. Any tips on hairstyles that will look good on me? A picture of me is below:

http://usera.imagecave.com/MaryW069/4.jpg

Thanks :)

How about something like this:
http://yss-style.com/Documents/c2.JPG

You can make that hairstyle stay like that if you use a paste, or sculpting gel or wax, so it will be more "piecy".

Good luck!

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What all can be recycled?

Is it just aluminum and paper?

(I'm going to start recycling, and we're going to go and get that little blue recycling box thing tomorrow.)

From: http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/recycle.htm

Don't throw away anything that can be recycled!
Here is a list of things you should always recycle (or reuse!) ...

Acid Batteries
Aluminum Cans
Building Materials
Cardboard
Chemicals
Electronic equipment
Glass (particularly bottles and jars)
Lead
Magazines
Metal
Newspaper
Oil
Paint
Paper
Plastic Bags
Plastic Bottles
Steel Cans
Tires
White Goods (Appliances)
Wood
Writing/Copy Paper
Yard Waste

Hope I helped. For more ideas, go to the site:
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/recycle.htm

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I have NO IDEA what category this goes in!!!

My friend was talking to this guy, her friend. He kept asking her for money and she kept saying no. He finally got mad. He called her horrible names & threatened to get a girl to fight her. Well, I guess he got even more mad and he said he was gonna shoot my friend! (He just got out of juvi!) Her mom called the cops and they said to call the school officer.

My friend is reaaally scared. Is there any possibility he could go back to jail for this?

Tell the school officer.
I would have her stay out of school for a few days until it is resolved.
What YOU can do- Get her work for her, and keep the whole situation under wraps- so dont go telling other friends, or students- just teachers and cops.
Good luck!

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so i got tickets for me, my sister, and my two friends for a Jonas Brothers concert.
I had to get all the tickets seperately so we are all in different sections.
Because me and my sister both want the best seat (14th row) my mom is making us take turns in that seat.

We both have floor seats, hers is just farther back. I was wondering if i could just sneak her up to where im sitting (my seat is at the end of the section). Would that be easy/possible?

Also, i gave my friends the kind of bad seats, should i feel bad? Its my friend's first concert and shes going to be sitting next to strangers. should i be guilty?

thanks.

also, any tips like what time to get there, how to meet them, etc. are appreciated!

I just got back from my Jonas concert about an hour ago!
When I went to mine, there were some empty seats, and no one was checking that you were sitting in the right section. Your sister and you could probably sit next to eachother, and your friends may be able to join you too. Actually, I recommend NOT sitting in the floor seats, because I sat there for some of the concert, and you cant see anything- because people have signs, and its not elevated.
I recommend sitting anywhere but the floor, seriously.
Go to the concert an hour early or so.
You can't meet them, unless you have backstage or meet and greet passes.
Have fun!
Also, you can bring cameras, and purses.

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Hi I am 13 and about 5 feet 8 inches I weigh 119 pounds is that an unhealthy weight???

That is very unhealthy.
I am about 5'3, and I weigh just about 113 or so.
If you are 5'8, you should be at LEAST 130-135 pounds.

It all depends on how fast your metabolism is though.

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I went to the doctor a week or two ago, and they measured my height there (with my shoes off), and said i was like 5'3 and then the next week we measured ourselves in p.e., and the coach said i was 5'1. I'm guessing the doctor had it right because they are professionals. But, then when they weighed me i was the same (101). Do you think that is overweight for 5'1 or 5'3? Also, i have a bunch of stomach fat, any idea how to get rid of it? I run everyday but that doesn't help.

That is not overweight at all.
If anything, its underweight.
If you are 5'1, you should be about 108, and if you are 5'3-you should be 115.

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Okay so I just started using the Crest White strips Supreme. I have so much spit in my mouth when I use them, and when I try to spit it out the bottom strip usually goes with it. Is it bad to swallow or will it be harmful? and should i brush my teeth before or afterwards using the strips? And do they really work?
THANK YOU

Brush your teeth after the use of the whitestrips.
Also, it can be harmful to swallow-so when you go to spit;make sure you hold in the white strip so it does not come off.
They do work, after about a week or so:]
Good luck!

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yea well i got my carialge percied and i orderd these real earing onling and there real white gold and i only have my percing in for like 2 weeks and i wanna change it . would it be okay if i change it and kept it in for the rest of the time??

please answer!

I would wait at least 3 weeks.
It will probably take the earrings online a few days to get in, so that would probably be 3 weeks with your earrings in.
As long as its three weeks,and a very quick change -you should be fine.

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How do you delete a My Space? I have one but I don't want it anymore. How do you delete them so they are wiped off completely?

1. Goto myspace.com and login
2. Click the Home link (first link on the left under the banner ad at the top)
3. Click Account Settings link
4. Under Change Account Settings, click the -Cancel Account- link
5. Click the Cancel My Account button to confirm removal

from
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1374/myspace_how_to_delete_remove_myspace_profile_account

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I'm going to the dentist Wednesday to have them check out my very first cavity. Yeah, it sucks. I've had it for a few months, and I can see it. I can only feel like when I drink super-cold water and if i bite down on something on that side of my mouth and it, I guess, goes in it- ouch.

I'm wondering if getting it filled will hurt? I know they numb your gum & inject you with a numbing medicine, but I'm terrified of needles. But I can suck it up. I just want to know if a cavity like mine will be painful to be filled and whatnot? Thanks.

They did not numb me.
But-it does not hurt at all! I am also terrified of needles-so I was relived that I did not have to get numbed.
No-it wont hurt, at all. It will feel uncomfortable- because you cant close your mouth all the way for a day, but it is painless!
Good luck!

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hey guys

so a couple of days ago, pretty out of the blue, almost all my maxis hair and clothing in the sims 2 started showing up like this:
http://i30.tinypic.com/23htyk9.jpg

none of my custom content is affected, however.

it's kinda awkward.

any assistance would be really appreciated :)

Go to the start menu
Select control panel
Go to "Add/remove programs"
Find Sims2 on the list
Remove the program
Then re install:]

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Ok, I have an ipod nano and I really want to download youtube videos onto it, bit I have NO clue how. I don't want to go around downloading random converters though. I do not have flash and I have Windows Vista. My computer runs slow all the time and freezes up in the middle of a download, so I need something fast and easy to use that actually works. Also, it needs to be free. :] Thank you!

http://convertyoutube.com/

Go to that website.
Then, go on www.youtube.com and find out which videos you want to download.
Get the URL from the video, and paste it into the spot intended on the website.
Select which computer type you have.
All done:]

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