6. Hit the weights. Two sessions a week of moderate weight training will burn calories and build muscle. Free weight training routines by Dave Welton: http://www.muscleblitz.com
7. Balance your meals. Skip the cheese dip and order a salad as an appetizer when eating out. Put twice as many veggies on your plate as servings of meat or fish. Balanced meal suggestions: http://www.mypyramid.org
8. Cut the fat. Choose grilled chicken and seafood over fried foods. Pick the baked potato instead of fries, but leave the sour cream on the side. George Foreman Grills: http://www.biggeorge.com
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when you hit your goal. Set aside a budget for new clothes or a round of
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