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10 Ways to Stay Motivated

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Look back at old photos of yourself and how you used to look compared to how you look now.
Try some old clothes on - you know those smaller size ones you've not worn for months, seeing how much nearer you are wearing them (or them even being too big!)
Keep a diary. If ever you feel like giving up read it and see how you much better you feel after you started your diet and started losing weight!
Keep good foods handy and get rid of the bad foods you can't resist. This'll help you not feel tempted to cheat.
Believe in yourself. Know that you can do this and you will get there in the end.
Talk to a friend who understand you - someone who'll be supportive. They'll want to help you achieve your goals.
Go swimming or out for a long walk. Excercise will help your diet and it will also help you - the endorphins released will improve your mood and get the blood pumping round your body.
Plan ahead - work out what you're going to cook for the whole family in advance. It'll give you something to stick to!
Be ruthless with leftovers and snacks. Either feed them the birds or put them in the bin.
If you ever get a pang of hunger and feel like eating the first thing you can find - normally chocolate or crisps, drink a glass of water. Hunger pangs are mistaken for thirst a lot of the time!

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10 Ways to Stay Motivated