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5. Don't deprive yourself: Depriving yourself of the foods you love will eventually backfire -- enjoy your favorite foods from time to time without guilt. You can always compensate by working out a little longer or by making small changes to your food to make it healthier. For example, by leaving cheese and mayo off your sandwich and adding extra vegetables, you will save more than 15 grams of fat and greatly increase the nutritional value. For realistic weight loss that works, follow the Say YES™ to Food plan.
6. Measure your progress: Try on old clothes that are finally becoming loose. Or just the opposite, buy a tight pair of jeans and watch as they finally fit. It can be miles that you can now walk or run, inches you can now reach beyond your toes, or weight you can now lift with good form. Tip: See Charting Your Progress.
7. Watch not only what you eat and when, but also how and where: Create your own rituals. Pay close attention to your body's signs of hunger and fullness. Before going back for seconds, take a 20-minute break to see if you become full. It usually takes this long for you to realize that you're satisfied, so allow this time to prevent yourself from overeating.
8. Choose what's right for YOU: If your real passion is dancing, find aerobic dance classes or jazzercise. If you enjoy music, wear your Walkman when walking or jogging. Identify activities you enjoy and focus on them. Tip: Find the right sport or fitness routine for you with the Workout Wizard.
9. Compete:
If you're a fighter, find someone with whom to compete. You can also compete with yourself by setting your goals at walking longer distances, swimming faster, etc. Challenge yourself, and others, and simply try your very best. This extra push can help you achieve the results you're looking for.
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