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Carbs may be needed to fuel your body and your brain, but if you’re looking to drop a few pounds fast, cutting them out (especially in the evening) may help. Make sure to do it the right way with these low-carb snack and meal ideas, which will keep you full throughout the evening (and don’t forget to enter to win a year of KIND bars and a juicer in our Get Fit For 2012 giveaway!)

At dinner: If pasta is your downfall, there are several ways you can trick taste buds into (almost) thinking they’re tasting the real deal. [...]

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The cookies and cakes of the season may have you feeling like you’re on carb overload. And since a lower-carb diet can help you shed a few pounds, you may be thinking that going on a Dukan diet may be your best bet when the New Year rolls around. But you don’t have to eliminate carbs altogether. [...]

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Get ready to eat! FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable shared this recipe for vegetarian “spaghetti and meatballs” in our Healthy Recipe group.

Spaghetti squash. It blew my mind. Who knew you could make a vegetable act like a pasta?! The best part is that you can make it in the microwave in under 10 minutes. [...]

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Whether you’re going back to school or just trying to be healthier and save money, bringing your lunch with you when you’re on the go is a good idea for many reasons. This is especially so if you’re following a diet – you won’t have to search for a place to eat that follows your rules, and you know just what is in your food. [...]

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Two important cooking skills you need to utilize during the Summer months include time-saving cooking tips and having easily accessible recipes that don’t require an oven. Another win-win for Summer cooking? Swapping refined carbs with healthier, lighter options. You’ll not only reduce your time in the kitchen, but your waistline will thank you as well! Here are some suggestions to get the ball rolling on your low-carb creations:

Say Goodbye to Bread and Buns! Bread increases the calorie content in a meal, and it also isn’t friendly for those who are gluten-free. [...]

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I love carbs -  love them! And while I’ll never ban bread and pasta from my diet, thanks to my trainer, I am trying to be more aware of my carb intake. Easy, right? Not so much for me. As I found out pretty quickly, a good part of my meals consist of brown rice and bread, lots of bread. [...]

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Looking for a healthy breakfast treat? Try this recipe that FitSugar reader sunshineee posted in the Healthy Recipe Group.

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From my blog: Sunshine ‘n Spice
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup egg whites
2 tbsp soy milk (I used vanilla)
1/2 tsp vanilla
sprinkle of cinnamon
dash of salt
Top with whatever your little heart desires. [...]

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Filed under: Celebs & Entertainment

Kelly Osbourne hasn’t always been the role model for healthy living. The once potty-mouthed singer and “The Osbournes” reality TV star has not only struggled with her weight, but also checked herself into rehab for drug and alcohol addiction three times. [...]

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Filed under: Diet & Weight Loss, Celebs & EntertainmentActress Courtney Thorne-Smith, best known for her roles in TV dramas such as “Ally McBeal” and (the original) “Melrose Place,” was named spokesperson for the Atkins Diet about a year ago.

After struggling to maintain her weight for years, for the past decade Courtney has been in the “maintenance” phase of Atkins to keep her svelte figure by eating a low-carb, low-sugar diet. [...]

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