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A Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, August 15, 2007 13 "I would recommend Herbal Magic because I now know how to lose weight and how to avoid gaining it back. Best of all I feel incredible, its not just the decision to lose weight, its the decision to change your life and its truly worth it!" "I decided to go to Herbal Magic because I have tried going to the gym and dieting on my own but I wasn't able to lose any weight, so I wanted help. The point when I said enough was enough was when I saw this picture (before) and how much weight I was carrying. I cried and decided that I had to do something, a week later I had already lost 5 pounds with Herbal Magic and was determined to finish what I had started. Before losing weight I didn't sleep well and it was hard to do simple tasks like walking up the stairs to my apartment. I wanted to work outside with horses and felt I couldn't because I would struggle with the physical demand of the job. I was constantly wearing big clothes and sweaters to hide from the world, I would go shopping with friends and could never find any clothes that fit in the stores they shopped, this made me feel ashamed and depressed about my lifestyle. Now, I am a college graduate in Equine Agriculture working outdoors. Also, I am confident that when I have children I can handle the demanding lifestyle. Today I shop in regular clothing stores with my friends and look great in the clothes I try on. I feel like I've not only lost weight but I have gained self confidence. WEIGHT LOSS WISDOM TIPS ·Want a quick reference when measuring portion sizes? Use your palm! The size of your palm can accurately reflect what most meat, vegetable, starch, and fruit portions should measure. ·Get up! Get moving! Movement is good for circulation and digestion, so try to refrain from sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time. · Get steamed! Remember to ask for stem vegetables instead of grilled vegetables when ordering at a restaurant. In most cases, grilled vegetables have been coated with oil or butter. · The longer you look at a restaurant menu, the more likely you are to be tempted by less healthy choices. So when eating out, try racing the clock when choosing a low-fat, low-calorie entrée on the menu. · Purple broccoli? That's right! Dark green broccoli, or broccoli with a purplish hue, is loaded with life affirming beta-carotene, so pick it first! Avoid the broccoli that has turned yellow. ·Eat light! When it comes to food, "light" or "lite" means th item contains 1/3 fewer calories and/or 50% less fat than the regular kind. Aimee from Acton Herbal Magic lost 33 pounds and 38 inches CALL FOR YOUR FREE WEIGHT LOSS CONSULTATION. It's not just what you lose, it's what you gain 372 Queen St., Acton (Sobey's Plaza) 519-853-8123 www.herbalmagic.ca