I used to think "Oh no...I HAVE to exercise today to reach my weight goals" but when someone suggested I think of it as "I DESERVE to exercise today" it changed my whole perspective and for the first time in my life I began exercising regularly and loved it! That was 2 and a half years ago.
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TSARITSA4/22/2012 5:41:00 AM
I've had such thoughts before, but the dominant thought has been that I have to exercise to reach my goal. Now, I will try to think of it more often as "I DESERVE to exercise". Thanks!!!!
LWIL246/11/2010 12:42:00 PM
What a fantastic secret! I love the thought of "deserving" to exercise -- deserving it for yourself. I can't wait to share this thought with friends! Thanks for sharing!
SCULLEN844/30/2012 3:32:00 PM
Looking at it this way makes me change my perspective! LOL!
DEVERYLEJ4/23/2012 10:13:00 PM
Instead of telling myself that I HAVE to workout, I tell myself that I GET to workout! It is indeed a privilege to take care of my body, and I am happy that I have the opportunity to do so!
LEANMEAN24/23/2012 7:06:00 AM
Thanks for sharing
FRIENDOFBACH4/23/2012 12:06:00 AM
Good!
AMBER4614/22/2012 7:44:00 PM
Great tip and very interesting. Thanks
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DEARTOMYHEART4/22/2012 3:27:00 PM
Thanks so much for sharing. Great advice!!!
DIANAPHOENIX4/22/2012 1:22:00 PM
Great perspective - I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!
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STREO20044/22/2012 11:36:00 AM
Funny how it changes the thought completely. Thanks
MARYHENNIG4/22/2012 10:03:00 AM
Great insight
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LREIGLE4/22/2012 9:01:00 AM
Great tip, thanks
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DGFOWLER4/22/2012 8:14:00 AM
It's amazing how someone elses perspective clicked with you. I think it is wonderful. Good luck on your journey. Awesome tip.. Donna
DISNEYMEG4/22/2012 7:38:00 AM
Great tip! Thanks!
CONNIE1-116/10/2010 7:24:00 PM
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When I feel like I really want a Coke or other treat, or like it just doesn't matter or nothing's working, I try to put it in perspective. I ask myself, "Is this treat really worth so much to me right now that it's worth not meeting my current goal?"
Really puts it in perspective when you think about having your Coke vs. fitting into a wedding dress or swimsuit, having the ice cream vs. keeping your sugar/cholesterol down, etc.
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Thanks so much for sharing. Great advice!!! 
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