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Set Better Goals
A good goal is specific, realistic, and personally important.
Too many people say they work out to “lose weight” or “be healthy,” but you can have more success by getting specific. Why will losing weight improve your life, personally?
It might give you more confidence or have some other positive outcome. The important part is that you understand how your goal would impact you.
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- Having a set program to follow.
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