Fad dietsdon’t work.

Lose too fast (more than 2 pounds per week) and you lose muscle along with fat.

Then if you overeat again, the weight comes back and so does the fatbut not the muscle.

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What works?Slow, steady shrinking.

Having fun keeps you young.

It’s that simple.

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I thinktriathlon trainingis fun, especially when I’m challenging myself.

I feel like a kid every morning before work, then I’m ready to tackle the day.

Figure out how you have the most fun, and do more of that.

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No one notices your imperfections, but everyone notices your bad mood.

I may never be a great beauty, but I can always attempt to be a great person.

That’s way more attractive!

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Taking care of yourself is Job One.

No one else can do it for you.

Putting yourself at the top of your to-do list isn’t selfish; it’s actually self-preservation.

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Today is the starting line.

Giving backfeels like getting.

We all worry we don’t have enough time, money or commitment to get involved in a cause.

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Growing means taking risks.

Being fearful is natural, but getting beyond your barriers leads to growth and reward.

Move ahead, even when it terrifies you.

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You’ll behappyyou did.

We are all too hard on ourselves.

We need to cut ourselves a break.

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I always have a need to do more/better/faster/sooner!

And yet I encourage other women and tell them, Good job!

If only we couldpraise ourselvesthe way we lavish compliments on others.

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I know, it’s hard.

This is your moment.

There is always work to do, bills to pay,pounds to lose.

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Forget all that, and live this very moment to its fullest.

The rest can wait.

Right now is the only moment that exists.

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