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		<title>Reward Yourself for Weight Loss Success</title>
		<link>http://starsinthegutter.com/2012/05/10/reward-yourself-for-weight-loss-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s hard work trying to lose weight.  You need to be diligent with your diet and have the will power to keep up on your workout routines, ensuring that you challenge yourself enough to see results.  If you’ve been hard at work on your diet plan and the results are showing, it’s time to celebrate!  [...]]]></description>
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<p>It’s hard work trying to lose weight.  You need to be diligent with your diet and have the will power to keep up on your workout routines, ensuring that you challenge yourself enough to see results.  If you’ve been hard at work on your diet plan and the results are showing, it’s time to celebrate!  There are plenty of ways to reward yourself without slipping on your diet or skipping a workout.  Many people treat themselves to a spa day, a new outfit, or hang up <a href="http://www.paperdirect.com/Certificates">printable certificates</a> of their achievements on the refrigerator.  Here’s just a few ways that you can reward yourself without getting off track</p>
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<p><strong>Reward your body without food</strong></p>
<p>When you hit a weight loss milestone it’s hard not to reward yourself with that chocolate cake that you’ve been craving.  Stay away from rewarding yourself with food and give your body a treat.  Start with a makeover.  Reward yourself with a much-needed manicure and pedicure followed by getting your makeup done professionally.  Document your milestone by getting a <a href="http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/6-ways-reward-weight-loss-success-without-using-food/slide/5">professional photo shoot</a>.  Seeing the improvement will encourage you to keep striving for your end goal.</p>
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<p><strong>Giving a gift to yourself</strong></p>
<p>Perhaps there’s an outfit that you’re dying to have, or a piece of jewelry that jumped out at you at the mall.  Whatever that extravagant gift is, make it a point to say to yourself, “I won’t buy it unless I loose this much weight”.  When you’ve reached your weight loss goal, give yourself the present that you’ve been wanting.  It reinforces that you’ve done something good for yourself and encourages you to keep going.</p>
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<p>When rewarding yourself for reaching your weight loss goals, it’s important not to allow your body to go back into unhealthy habits such as eating something that is not healthy, or not exercising.  With these types of rewards, you will not only feel good about reaching your milestone, but you will also stay on track to leading a healthy lifestyle.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Show Your Stretch Marks At The Gym</title>
		<link>http://starsinthegutter.com/2012/04/20/dont-show-your-stretch-marks-at-the-gym/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[body image and fitness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are like most Americans, than you want a better-looking body.  This body takes effort.  However, with diet and exercise, you can work toward the body you have been dreaming about.  Just make sure you don’t show your stretch marks off when you are working out at the gym. &#160; Don’t Let Someone Judge [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you are like most Americans, than you want a better-looking body.  This body takes effort.  However, <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/lose-20-pounds">with diet and exercise</a>, you can work toward the body you have been dreaming about.  Just make sure you don’t show your stretch marks off when you are working out at the gym.</p>
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<p><strong>Don’t Let Someone Judge You Improperly</strong></p>
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<p>You might be thinking, “I’m going to own what I have.  If stretch marks are on my body, deal with it.”  While this confident attitude may help you personally, it will not do much for you at the gym.  Many people might mistake you for someone who is over weight, unathletic, and even not worth their time.  Don’t let people make this improper judgment about you.  They are not aware of your past or what caused your stretch marks in the first place.  And while it may be unfair of them to judge, you also over exposed yourself.  So have enough confidence to cover up.</p>
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<p><strong>Reduce Your Lines</strong></p>
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<p>In addition to covering up, consider using products to reduce the appearance of lines and stretch marks.  The <a href="http://stretchmarkcreamadvice.org/">best stretch mark cream</a> might be your best friend in this situation.  After a few weeks, you may be able to return to your normal workout gear.  Be persistent in your efforts with these products.  They do pay off.</p>
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<p>Finally, remember that just because you are more covered does not mean you don’t have to look attractive.  <a href="http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/beauty/guides/makeovers/cute-workout-clothes-for-every-body/">Invest in cute workout gear</a> and enhance your assets at the gym.</p>
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		<title>Whip Yourself into Shape to Get Him Back</title>
		<link>http://starsinthegutter.com/2012/03/21/whip-yourself-into-shape-to-get-him-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting in shape is one of the best ways to get your ex back or at least make him regret the breakup. Men are visually oriented and stimulated individuals; the quickest way to get his attention is to improve your physical appearance. This should not be your main motivation for getting fit and in shape [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12289258/ns/health-fitness/t/getting-your-body-beach-ready/">Getting in shape is one of the best</a> ways to <a href="http://getbackmyex.com">get your ex back</a> or at least make him regret the breakup. Men are visually oriented and stimulated individuals; the quickest way to get his attention is to improve your physical appearance. This should not be your main motivation for getting fit and in shape but it is definitely an added bonus for motivation.</p>
<h2>Getting Back in Shape</h2>
<p>Getting back in shape is a surefire way to get your ex’s attention, get your ex’s friends’ attention as well as making yourself feel better. The most <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Shape">important part of getting back in shape</a> is that it will put your focus on yourself and achieving positive results.</p>
<h2>Once You’ve Made Progress</h2>
<p>Once you have made progress in your workout, you may not even be interested in your ex-boyfriend anymore. After you see the positive results of the workout and the attention you get, you will realize you can do much better than your ex-boyfriend can. This is not because you look better or are more fit, but because you will have your confidence and focus back on track.</p>
<p>In the end, it may just be amusing to you to watch your ex-boyfriend fawn over you and try to impress you because of you new look. Take the workout to the next level and move beyond your ex and your past into a better future for yourself.</p>
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		<title>Maintaining Your Motivation</title>
		<link>http://starsinthegutter.com/2012/02/27/maintaining-your-motivation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to motivating yourself to work out or even motivate yourself to eat healthy it can be very hard. When you have a lot going on it is hard to stay focused and remember what you are supposed to be doing. How To Keep On The Right Track One thing that is great [...]]]></description>
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<p>When it comes to motivating yourself to work out or even motivate yourself to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_loss_programs">eat healthy </a>it can be very hard. When you have a lot going on it is hard to stay focused and remember what you are supposed to be doing.</p>
<h2>How To Keep On The Right Track</h2>
<p>One thing that is great to help you get centered again is meditation. Meditation can bring you right back down to where you&#8217;re centered and you know what you are doing and what the purpose of it all is. Simple <a href="http://www.holidaymathis.com/meditation-techniques">meditation techniques</a> can be all you need so that you can stay on track and motivated for your diet and weight loss program.</p>
<h2>Where To Meditate</h2>
<p>If you <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46454421">have a home gym </a>and you work out in a specific location then you might try meditating prior to your workout. A simple mat on the floor is all you need to be able to sit down and just really take a deep breath and get yourself back to where you need to be.</p>
<p>Maintaining your workout program is extremely important because you want to have the best health possible and you also want to be able to lose weight and feel better about yourself.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Let Life Throw Your Fitness Goals Off Track</title>
		<link>http://starsinthegutter.com/2012/02/03/dont-let-life-throw-your-fitness-goals-off-track/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes life can really be hard to deal with and we let our fitness slip, because we are losing focus of our mind and body. This can mean huge fitness set backs, and then we have to get back into our groove all over again. Getting Professional Legal Help A really good divorce attorney in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sometimes life can really be hard to deal with and we let our <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_fitness">fitness</a> slip, because we are losing focus of our mind and body. This can mean huge fitness set backs, and then we have to get back into our groove all over again.</p>
<h2>Getting Professional Legal Help</h2>
<p>A really good <a href="http://www.myftworthtxattorney.com/">divorce attorney in Fort Worth</a> is going to take the edge out of your situation. Your lawyer is going to take the huge weight on your shoulders away almost immediately. Once you and your lawyer have a plan of attack, then it needs to be back to life for you.</p>
<h2>Working Out</h2>
<p>Brisks walks can really be helpful when it comes time to get a clear mind and relieve some stress. Another great workout is lifting weights. The weights will help rid you of any built up stress, because you are focusing your anger in your weights.</p>
<p>The whole process of a divorce can be <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110822091916.htm">very hard</a>, but if you have a few tools to keep yourself moving forward, you are going to be okay, but really strong when the process is done. Please remember to keep your chin up and know it will be okay in the end.</p>
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