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Hi Serakee,

I think you've identified what needs to be done. Make a plan to add exercise to your day and change what you eat. To help you see what changes need to be made, write down what you eat for a week including quantities. At the end of the week, look to see how many calories are in the menu you've eaten. You can use a website like walford to find calorie amounts or buy a calorie counting book.

Taking the time to do this will give you an idea of how many calories your taking in. This is the first step to taking control of your eating because it educates you to know not only what you eat but the reality of how many calories it is.

Calories from fat equal 9 calories per gram while calories from vegetables are less than half that. Learning to make smart calorie choices can make a big difference in your weight.

The reason we suggest you speak with your doctor is that each person is individually unique and your doctor can take into account your medical history.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

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I actually have some questions... umm well I want to start a diet because I am 23 and need a life change. I don't really know which diet is right for me. I know you guys say to talk to a doctor before starting a diet but I don't have one to talk to. So maybe you guys can help because I really need it. The situation is this, I am 5'7 and weigh almost 200lbs. I don't eat a lot, at least I don't think so, but I do know it is what I eat and I don't get any exercise in except when I walk to work which is only 2 mins. away from where I stay. so none at all. I have the dedication to do this, I just don't know where to begin so could you please help and give me some advice. Thanks a lot... Sherakee

-- Contributed by: sherakee

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Hi Judy,

That does sound delicious, but to have your salad work for the Zone Diet, you'd have to figure the amount of protein, carbohydrate and fat in the meal and then adjusts amounts to fit criteria for one of the meals or snacks. To be able to lose weight on this diet, you must maintain the correct balance of hormones responsible for appetite. This involves amounts, combination of foods and timing of your meals.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

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I love to make a salad containing; chicken, gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries and pecans. How can I modifiy to make this Zone acceptable?

-- Contributed by: judy
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