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How I Lost 20 Pounds Without Really Trying
By Lois Corcoran

I grew up yearning to be my Barbie doll. Had my wish been granted, I'd measure 36-18-33. With a foot-long neck.

As a budding teen, the only curves I possessed were my eyeballs. Few foods met my taste standards and my poor mother had a wicked time feeding me.

Gradually, though, my menu expanded and my weight rose steadily. Too steadily. It didn't help that my Junior High friend made Twiggy look fat. Sharon had a tall, willowy body that no amount of fasting could imitate.

That didn't stop me from trying though. I launched my first real diet at 13 - old age compared to the newest wave of weight watchers. Though I don't recall the details of the "plan," I realize now th...
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