I'm an American who lost 100 pounds after moving abroad. A simple habit I started overseas has helped me maintain it.

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Halona Black selfie
I moved abroad from the US in 2018 and now live in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Halona Black

I won New York City's affordable-housing lottery. Five years later, I feel trapped with my family in 800 square feet.

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Woman on laptop sitting on couch with dog at her feet
Winning the New York City affordable housing lottery was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Five years, a husband, and a kid later, I feel like I have no choice but to stay.

Caralynn Matassa

I'm a culinary judge who shops at Aldi. Here are 11 things I've bought and loved.

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Champagne cheese; Simply Nature multigrain chips
When I can find them at Aldi, I buy items like the Emporium Selection Champagne cheese and Simply Nature multigrain tortilla chips.

Meredith Ochs

I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for almost 20 years. Skip the crowds in Positano and stay in one of these 5 towns instead.

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Laura poses at an overlook on the Amalfi Coast. There are buildings in the mountains in the background and boats in the water.
I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for almost 20 years and know of lots of great places to stay.

Laura Thayer

I've taken my dad on a handful of father-daughter trips. This tradition has helped me get to know him in a new way.

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The writer and her dad posing in front of the water at Acadia National Park in Maine.
I've been taking my dad on father-daughter trips for eight years.

Nicoletta Richardson

I lost 35 pounds without giving up dessert. Having this dietitian-approved snack before bed helps me satisfy my sweet tooth.

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Rachel Hosie's yogurt bowl
I regularly finish my day with a bowl of yogurt, berries, and chocolate.

Rachel Hosie

I spent 24 hours flying Emirates' business class. The luxurious experience started long before I boarded the plane.

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Alyssa sits in an Emirates business-class seat, holding a glass of juice.
I really enjoyed my experience in Emirates' business class.

Alyssa Jaffer

I tested button-up tops from Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy. My favorite was durable and budget-friendly.

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Chloe Caldwell
I tried on button-up shirts from Banana Republic (left), Gap (middle), and Old Navy (right).

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From effortless everyday outfits to business-casual occasions, a good button-up top is one of the most versatile spring and summer fashion staples.

My family and I visited Bangkok for the first time. The trip was amazing, but it would've been better if we avoided these 5 mistakes.

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A wide shot of Wat Arun Temple at sunset in Bangkok.
I wish my family and I had avoided these five mistakes while visiting Bangkok for the first time.

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I started keeping a list of activities to get myself off my phone. My days are more satisfying, and my screen time is down.

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Man smiling with cookies
I have found that starting an activity list made me happier and got me off my phone more often.

David Rockower

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