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Tricking Myself

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When I have an off day and don't feel like going to the gym, I still make myself drive by. Somehow I always end up pulling into the parking lot and thinking "Well, since I'm already here, I might as well go inside". I feel like I'm tricking myself into getting there, but it works! It's easy to stay at home on the couch, but once you're in the gym's parking lot then the couch isn't quite as tempting.

- Submitted by GOLOPTIOUS 4/28/2011 in Exercise | 1 Comments

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i trick myself into thinking i've eaten more than i have by using a smaller plate which makes my portion sizes smaller

- Submitted by BABYMUNCH1 4/28/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Trick Yourself into Exercising When You Don't Feel Like It

Set your goal to just work out for at least 10 minutes - and do it even when you don't feel like it. It's only 10 minutes, right?!? It's not going to kill you!

For me - when exercising I get energized. If I trick myself (even consciously) into JUST getting started - that 10 minutes can easily stretch to an hour or more. On those days that I just can't get with it - at least I get 10 minutes in.

- Submitted by SUMTHINGSPECIAL 4/28/2011 | 2 Comments | View Secret

NETFLIX & HULU are your Friend

I watch Netflix or an episode of Hulu when I do my cardio. I never get bored this way. I actually look forward to getting sweaty because I've tricked myself so well!!! 315

- Submitted by MEG-NATALIA07 4/28/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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