Say "YES" To Weight Loss

It's one or the other folks, we can't have it both ways...Saying yes to weight loss means saying no to the things that make you fat.

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Consistent and Persistent Effort Will Get You There

You are guaranteed success if you  never give up. If you fail one day just keep going the next day or the day after that...just don't give up. Even if you can only do something small it's better than doing nothing at all. Be consistent and persistent and you absolutely MUST succeed.

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The October Challenge

Challenge yourself to do something amazing towards your weight loss and fitness this month. Perhaps you could start a new exercise routine, or eating plan that will could play a major role in getting you closer to your healthy lifestyle goals.

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Success Is The Sum Of Small Efforts

Success Is The Sum Of Small Efforts Repeated Day In And Day Out.

Don't Wish For It...Work For It

What greater dreams is your weight gain preventing your from achieving. Don't wish for it...work for it!

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Working Out Rocks!!!

Working Out Rocks!!! You feel most ALIVE when you're working out

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Start Today and Make a New Ending

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

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Make Time For Exercise

There are 168 hours in a week. You only need 7 of them for exercise.

Today's Reason To Work Out

Today's reason to work out - That proud feeling you get after working out hard and not giving up.

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You Can Change

You CAN Change - It doesn't matter where you are, you are nowhere compared to where you can go. -Bob Proctor. I love this quote because it reminds me that my future is not fixed, it can be whatever my effort and determination will allow into it. My physical destiny can be as amazingly fit and healthy as I want to it to be.

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Is Emotional Eating Making You Overweight?

I urge you to watch this video interview with Kris Carr a nutrition expert who explains why we overeat and what we can do to stop it. There is some sound advice given here that could help kick-start the next phase of your healthier lifestyle.

Kris regularly lectures at medical schools, hospitals, wellness centers, corporations such as Whole Foods, and Harvard University. She is a Contributing Editor for Natural Health Magazine and writes for many online publications.

Fat Burned Equals Pride Earned

Fat burned equals pride earned.

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Exercise Is Really Important To Me...

Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls. -Michelle Obama

Photo: First Lady Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres dance during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” marking the second anniversary of the "Let’s Move!" initiative, in Burbank, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012. This is a public domain image and you can get a copy of the original (without words) on my other blog Public Domain Pics 4Uhttp://publicdomainpics4u.blogspot.co.uk/

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MotiveWeight Wins Positivity and Motivation Award

I received the following email today:

"I am pleased to inform you that MotiveWeight has been recognised for excellence due to the contribution its top quality editorial offers the positivity and motivation world.

KwikMed are a leading health (care) provider and and are regularly covered in the mainstream national press for their professional, modern approach to healthcare. They are one of just two fully licensed online pharmacies in the USA. This year, our specialist panel of judges have reviewed hundreds of different sites from across the internet before hand-picking the very best for each category. MotiveWeight is among the elite selection of awardees that our judges felt made a real contribution to the positivity and motivation category and you can see your site in lights here:

http://www.kwikmed.org/24-illuminating-positive-thinking-motivation-resources/

Please accept my warmest congratulations, as well as our appreciation of your continued hard work and excellent quality editorial. I hope it continues for many years to come! We’re rolling the awards out fully with our members soon and hopefully it will bring some deserving attention your way.

There are some great winners on the list, including some sites that have less exposure than your site does, and were selected by our judging panel for their unique perspective and contribution. It would be great for all if you let your readers know where they can find some great resources on positivity and motivation by linking to the awards."

I felt honored that MotiveWeight was featured in this way.

Click the link above to access the links to all 24 of the Motivation and Positivity sites that have also received the award. My favorite site on the list (after my own) is Zen Habits; its a blog I've featured on Motiveweight in the past, check it out, I'm sure you'll find it useful.

Work Hard...Work Very Hard

The harder you work the quicker you get results.

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You CAN change

You CAN change...Yes you can.

Focus On What's Going Right

If you're stuck on a weight loss plateau you can prevent discouragement by focusing on what you're doing right. You might be drinking more water, cooking healthier meals, eating more fruits and veggies, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. Focus on what you're doing right and this could help you find the encouragement and motivation to do more.

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Metabolism Counts

Lifting weights increases your body's metabolic rate and keeps it raised long after the activity is completed. Weight training increases muscle – the more muscle you have the higher your metabolism - the higher your metabolism the quicker you burn calories.

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Work Hard - Look Amazing

Work out like the average person - Look average. Work hard - Look Amazing.

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Not All Workouts Are At The Gym

If you like exercising, you're more likely to stick with it.  Not all workouts are at the gym. Enjoyment is the key -WikiHow

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Walking Workouts Work

The more you walk the more calories you burn and the fitter you become. A brisk walk can give you a real cardio workout. It's low impact, it's easy for most people to do and it requires no special equipment.

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Increase The Intensity Of Your Workout

The more intense the activity the more calories you burn.

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Maintain Muscle Mass

If you maintain muscle mass while losing weight you'll look better and feel better.

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Running Is Symbolic of Life

I run because it's so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can't. But then you find your inner strength, and realize you're capable of so much more than you thought. -Arthur Blank

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Work Out!

How do I get more energy? Work out.
How do I get more confidence? Work out.
How do I keep from getting sick? Work out.
How do I find more time? Work out.
How do I stay focused? Work out.

And of course the obvious…

How do I look and feel better?

I’ll let you answer that one. –Richard Branson

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Music Boosts Performance During Training By 15%

Listening to fast tempo music during training boosts performance by 15%.

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse found in a 2003 study that participants who chose to listen to faster-paced music generated a higher heart rate, pedaled harder and generated more power, increasing their level of work by as much as 15% by diverting their focus to the music.-Wikipedia

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Keep Going

Just keep going. Never stop trying. Keep at it. You can do it. If you work hard and you never give up, you will succeed. Just keep going!!!

Never Give Up...Persistence Is The Key

Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there. -Josh Billings

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Dedicate 100%

Make each workout count. Give each workout session all you've got and you'll see the results.

How Many Calories Are You Really Consuming

I don’t usually count calories, I usually guess my calorie intake and just concentrate on eating healthy. Yesterday, noticing that I had gained a few pounds, I decided to write down everything I ate and drank. I was shocked at the result. My total calorie intake yesterday was 3066 calories, and if I was asked how many calories I thought I’d eaten I would have said no more than 2000.

So if you find you’ve been gaining weight it could be that you have gradually increased your calorie intake without realising. Print out this chart (or create your own) and log your calories every day for a week; the results might surprise you.

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