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Here is a great reminder!!!! Become your OWN cheerleader!  Bob Greene's newsletter written by: Stephanie Clarke, M.S., R.D.

Friends, co-workers, and your significant other can all provide support as you work toward reaching your health and weight-loss goals. But, there's someone missing from this list: You! Becoming your own biggest fan can give you that extra push you need to stay motivated. Use these "you-boosting" tips:

Embrace gray. It's easy to slip into black-and-white thinking when you have a specific goal in mind. For instance, "I can never eat dessert because I want to lose 25 pounds." But this can lead to an all-or-nothing mentality—and that isn't practical for the long term. Instead, strive for moderation. If you make healthy food choices the majority of the time, you can have a small treat every day or so.

Put it on repeat. Repeating positive affirmations to yourself on a daily basis may seem silly at first, but do it long enough and it will sink in. Try starting with something like "I deserve to feel beautiful and confident." In stressful, challenging times, positive affirmations can keep you level-headed.

Eliminate the competition. Your friend and husband have a different metabolism than you, different genes and different life circumstances that make losing weight different for her or him. Focus on yourself: Keep a tally sheet of how many times you bring your lunch to work or eat veggies each day. You'll be surprised at how much more motivated you are when you compare you to you, rather than others.

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[Gypsy]

Your welcome, we all need encouragement to be real!

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Thanks for this tips! Two thumbs up for this article!