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First things first: we ALL have food cravings. Even though some studies report that women have food cravings more often than men, cravings are normal! Accepting food cravings and keeping them in check is an important component of weight management. Most people feel really guilty about having food cravings, but they are so incredibly commonl that nobody needs to feel they are unusual.

Have you ever had an “ah-ha!” moment and realized that the answer was right under your nose the entire time? What if weight loss was that simple and the fail-safe remedy was right under all of our noses all this time?

Most people say they are carrying around a few more pounds than they’d like to. More often than not, those people are the same ones who say they don’t drink enough water. So I wondered, is water the "magical" weight loss remedy that we’ve overlooked all these years?

Maybe.

Portion control is an important and challenging aspect of any diet and weight loss plan. There are many ways to help keep what you eat manageable and under control. Here are 10 simple things you can do so your portions stay within your diet plan...even if your eyes are bigger than your stomach!

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