They've cut expenses by forgoing vacations, having meals at home and buying clothes only during sales.

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Nearly a week after the actual surgery, and having eaten several meals, I developed severe pain in my abdomen.

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Children at more than 100 schools in the city will have the option of having five free meals before February 2007.

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There are a number of creative chefs in the area too, but The Farm's own restaurant is so good you might not mind having all your meals here.

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Having control over your meals is key, insists Rania Mekary, a nutrition specialist at the Harvard School of Public Health.

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At the spa, teens can learn about the importance of not skipping meals, having enough carbohydrates in their diets, or not drinking too much soda.

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For some dieters, convenience means not having to plan, and so delivered meals or easy-to-shop-for menus are helpful in sticking to a weight loss plan.

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She said living alone and having no energy during her treatment meant she lived on ready-made meals.

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So even if they didn't notice that she was missing meals or skipping meals, they could see the stress that this was bringing upon the family, just having to worry about food.

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