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A Word From The Wise

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Written by AstroNutrition 22 March 2007
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When you’re down and you don’t think you can get back up, all you need is a few motivating words like these to find the strength to keep going.

Brief Description: When you’re down and you don’t think you can get back up, all you need is a few motivating words like these to find the strength to keep going.
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1. Boredom is the key to throwing in the towel. Do not let this impede your ambition. Develop a new interest, try something different, change but DO NOT stop.

2. Put a bad day in its place by remembering there are 365 days in a year. Put it in perspective and realize that this day is only one of them. Tomorrow will bring new opportunities.

3. Count your blessings. It sounds simple but it works. Make a list of 20 things you are grateful for in your life. Add to it every day. Review your list when you're feeling down.

4. Laughing is a great way to release emotional energy and rise above your setbacks. Humour is healing. Learn to laugh at yourself. Crack a joke at your own expense. Look for the absurdity in the situation. Join a laughter club.

Setting Goals? Here's How to Reach Them

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Written by AstroNutrition 30 March 2006
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By setting realistic goals and properly planning for the future, you can lose those pounds with a disciplined plan of action.

Brief Description: By setting realistic goals and properly planning for the future, you can lose those pounds with a disciplined plan of action.
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1. Plan a disciplined low calorie day and an extended workout following any high calorie days.

2. Set goals that are aggressive but not too hard that they are out of reach. Reward yourself with each passing milestone. This can help you stay motivated and keep you moving in the right direction.

3. Keep a journal—A daily record of food intake and exercise reveals what you’re doing right.

4. If you keep a journal of the food you eat, you will never stray too far from your diet.

5. Positive or negative, self-talk really does work. Lift your spirits and improve motivation every single day by telling yourself that you can and will succeed.

6. Set SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, and Time-Bound. If you reach your goal in the specified time, you may decide to set a new goal. If you don't reach it, formulate a new SMART goal and time interval and start again.

7. It's not a lack of willpower that causes us to give up our goals, it's lack of desire. So find an incentive that gets you motivated. The better the incentive, the stronger your desire. And the stronger your desire, the easier it will be.