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Reunion diets?


Posted by Kristen D.

I found this article on MSNBC.com, and the headline really hit home for me. My 10-year high school reunion is this year, and yes, I've gained weight since graduation-about 40 pounds, actually. But I've also just lost 40 with the past few years, so I'm feeling pretty good about going there they way I look now than the way I looked then.

To tell you the truth, I don't agree with reunion diets. Chances are, you were still growing into your body when you were a senior, so the chances of getting back to that weight and shape....eh, not so likely.

What I'm saying is, it's OK to present yourself, I believe, as you are. Instead of just crash-dieting before the big night. Losing weight should be about improving your health, and the toning and slimming benefits are an added bonus.

Yet if a reunion prompts you to start losing weight, follow that path. Just make sure you continue on it-for yourself and your health.

Your thoughts?

 
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Reunions can be a great motivator. What I hate to see is those folks who head to the doctor and say "I've got a class reunion next week and I need to lose ten pounds, give me drugs."

Can doctors even give you drugs for something like that?
Here's the deal with reunions - everyone has gained weight!  Wear black and wear heals - put on your best smile and go. 
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