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When you start out write all the reasons you're doing this and get it laminated. This will then be a constant reminder to you, make several copies and put them where you need them most such as on the fridge, inside food cupboards

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This ensures that when you're tempted to 'cheat' you'll see why you want to succeed, you have to face your list every time you're tempted, it's a good motivator

- Submitted by KITKABOO 8/8/2010 in Motivation | 2 Comments

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List of Reasons

Make a small list of reasons why you want to lose weight and are willing to work hard toward that goal. Carry these reasons on a small piece of paper and bring with you where you can whip it out and read it at times when you need to remind yourself -like making a tough food choice.

- Submitted by SLIMMERJESSE 8/8/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

When cleaning a room,take 2 things out or put 2 things away!

I have a " work-in-progress"room I am cleaning~~the scrapbook room [or as we scrappers say-the "scrap" room]! I am trying to get it ALL cleaned ,but with a preschooler under foot and all the housework this stay-at-home mom is doing,it's not HIGH on the list [my reason--I can close and lock the doors!--though I DEARLY LOVE TO SCRAPBOOK AND WANT TO FINISH IT!]. So,for now, when I pass by the room or go into it,I ALWAYS try to put TWO things back in their place or take them out to where they should

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be--another room,the BIG trash can outside,etc. This HELPS ME feel that SOMETHING IS GETTING ACCOMPLISHED in that room ,even if it is a small way of cleaning up~[Note: it IS a very small room!].

- Submitted by MOMWANTSNOWAIST 8/8/2010 | 3 Comments | View Secret

Just Do Something!

Everyone has those days where they just don't feel like working out -- and we all can come up with a list of reasons why we should skip the days workout. Instead of talking yourself out of it, just do something. Even if it's just a walk around the block!

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I often times find that once I get moving (even if I just plan on a walk around the block) I end up going much longer than I planned. In fact, sometimes these even end up being my best workouts because I'm motivated from the sense of pride I get from pushing through when I didn't feel like it!

- Submitted by SP_TMETZNER 8/8/2010 | 52 Comments | View Secret

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