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Severely restricting your calorie intake seems mainly to suppress a person's metabolism, so it gets harder and harder to lose weight. It can also trigger an eating disorder, which can bring on a lifetime of struggle. What does seem to work is finding a healthy balance of eating and exercise. The reason this very boring, non-magical answer to the whole weight-control ques- tion keeps surfacing is because — after the last fad diet has faded — a person's positive relation- ship to food (and to her own body) is the most important component in maintaining a healthy weight. Eating well and playing joyfully will always be better for you than any diet. Continue to counsel your friend to eat well. You don't say how old you two are, but if you ar e wo r r ie d or s us p e c t that she has developed an eating disorder, it might be wise to reach out to a family member of hers and share your concern. You should both get medical checkups. DEAR AMY » I loved your compassionate advice to "Anxious Mother," whose young-adult son was about to move over- seas. I especially appreci- ated your advice that she think about the family members of de- ployed members of the military. I am a military mom and have said goodbye to my service member daughter three times now. It is wrenching and heart- breaking, but I support her desire to serve her country. Sometimes we parents just have to accept that our children have the right to live their own lives. — Military Mom DEAR MOM » Parents never stop being parents, and those family mem- bers who stoically see their children off for military deployment have my unwavering admiration. Our service members could not do their jobs without their families' love and support. I can only imagine how hard this is on everyone. Long-distance dieting buddy expresses concern for friend You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Virgo(Aug.23-Sept.22)— Your stellar approach to every- thing you do will keep you in the running for advancement. Don't let competition scare you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Contracts can be negotiated and signed, and changes at home will help you cut costs. Don't buy into someone else's scheme. Invest in yourself. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — An unusual and interesting connection with someone who shares your beliefs and goals will develop. Build your life on facts, figures and emotional happiness. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Be observant. Offering a steady hand will help you avoid people trying to take advantage of you. Dance to your own beat. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You've got all the right moves. Follow your heart and your intuition, and go with the flow around you. There isn't anything you can't accomplish if you set your mind to it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You need to do more to make sure that certain partnerships are copacetic. Aim for equal- ity to avoid conflict, fatigue or dissension. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — It's a good time to make personal or professional moves. An improvement in how you approach life in general will help you win support from someone you need in your corner. Aries (March 21-April 19) — If you show your willingness to take good advice and stick to the rules, you will impress everyone. Be careful when deal- ing with money matters and institutions. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Say what you mean and mean what you say in order to eliminate uncertainty. Love, romance and family fun are all featured. Someone from your past will surface, sparking fond memories. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Work quietly on the projects that are important to you. Don't present or promote what you are doing prematurely. Anger will not help you get ahead. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — If you participate in events that you believe in, you will reach your goals. You'll be rewarded in unusual ways. Romance is encouraged. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Keep everything you hear and see in perspective. Being pre- pared for whatever comes your way and having the fortitude to stay put until the moment is right will help you advance. Horoscope By Eugenia Last TUESDAY, AUG. 23 TUESDAY,AUGUST23,2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B