Q. I stopped smoking in eight months using Chantix, and now I want to lose weight. I try to eat well, but I get bored eating the same food day in and day out. Any suggestions? – Cheryl, Ontario, Canada

A. Boredom is good! The longtime biggest losers — people who’ve not only lost at least 30 pounds but also kept it off for at least a year — are successful in part because they limit their choices. They tend to eat the same things over and over and deliberately avoid new taste sensations. Especially those with loads of calories and few nutrients. (Think deep-fried PB&J. Actually, don’t.)

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