| "When making changes, try not to make several at once. Choose small, reachable goals at first to establish the pattern or habit."— Peggy J. Moreland, M.S., R.N. |
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 | | Weight Loss | | The secret to success: Set realistic goals | | Goal setting keeps you motivated and helps you stick with your program, whether you're trying to eat healthfully, get more exercise or lose weight. No matter what you want to achieve, setting goals for yourself helps keep you moving forward in the right direction. One important way to help ensure that you'll reach your goals is to make them realistic and suitable to your lifestyle. Take the first step by asking yourself what you can do today to make your healthy-living plan work for you! | | Try these 4 goal-setting tips » |
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Stay Motivated
Enlist your support team
To reach long-term weight-loss success, having people you care about cheering you on is just as important as healthy eating and physical activity. Someone to watch the kids while you exercise, a shoulder to lean on when you feel discouraged or a friend who inspires you to keep going — they all count. Start enlisting people for your support team now!
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Today's Fitness Tip
Exercise: Make a mental shift
Need another reason to get — and stay — active? Think of physical activity as something that helps you stay balanced rather than a "must-do" task. Exercise is an important self-care commitment, just like seeing the doctor regularly, eating healthy foods or taking time to relax.
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