6 Secrets to Losing Weight (Page 5)

Secret 4. Share Delicious Meals

You probably won't be very happy nibbling on carrots and cottage cheese if everyone else at the table is enjoying pasta smothered in cream sauce. Studies show that people lose more weight when they do it together, so boost your chances for success: enjoy real meals with your friends and family.

Crab cakes, steak, dessert—they're all possibilities on a diet. Tempt your family and friends to join you on your quest for better health with our recipes for delicious lower-calorie versions of your favorite foods. After they see how great your diet is, maybe they'll pick up your healthier lifestyle changes, too, and suddenly you'll have a whole slew of friends to join you in your weight-loss efforts.

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