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Another "things you might be getting wrong" list - this focuses on weight perception and weight loss

Best points about meals and weight loss:

  1. Only eat when you know what you're eating- so try to make the food yourself
  2.  Foods higher in fiber and higher in flavor go best together- like broccoli and garbanzos
  3. Watch the dressings on your salads- vinegar and olive oil are best bets for low calorie flavor fests!
  4. Lean meat doesn't always mean no red meat- just grill it to release the fat or switch to bison meat which is leaner than almost all meat, chicken, and fish.
  5. Finally- if you're still hungry, reach for fresh fruits and veggies to snack on.

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