so my mom and i are trying to lose weight this year. im actually 5Ƈ and weigh about 150 lbs, my mom is in her 180s and we're about the same height :/ i used to be really skinny before but i would never eat.
anyway, i heard that i can lose weight by giving up soda all together, is that true?
and, would it be healthy to snack on string cheese and peanuts and cashews that come in the little bags?
oh, what are some good fruit smoothie ideas? :D i hate bananas btw lol
thanks :)!

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