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Dear Natalie,

I have an idea that you may be perfect in all eyes except your own. If you truly eat healthy foods in smaller amounts than you need to run your body and exercise 3 or 4 days every week for 30 to 45 minutes with some sort of plan to work your arms, trunk and legs to get stronger and also work your heart and lungs to improve oxygen use, you will, in time become toned and as slim as nature intended you to be. Don't be too critical, review and keep doing what you are doing.

You might find my book "Exercise a la Carte" to be of help, or you may need a more structured program in a gym.

Thanks for your question,

George L. Dixon, Jr., M.D.