Raul de Molina's tips for losing weight
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Tip #1
Don't take pills to lose weight: "That's a mistake," say De Molina, who took them at the age of 17 and fainted as a result. "A lot of those pills actually make you gain weight once you stop taking them."
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Tip #2
Have a snack on hand for when you get hungry, like a can of peanuts that says "South Beach Diet" on the label.
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Tip #3
At restaurants, order your meal without salt and if it comes with sauce or dressing, ask for it on the side so you can control the amount you have.
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Tip #4
Visual aids help: Put a photo of yourself when you were thinner on the fridge, or use the image of a celebrity who has a great figure for motivation.
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Tip #5
Stay away from food: In his new book (Grijalbo), De Molina recommends that when you go to a party, stay as far away as you can from the finger foods and the buffet table.