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How to lose weight & the importance of mindset

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It's so easy to get stuck thinking about your weight; how to lose it , how to keep it off, and even for some; how to gain it.  Whether you're a man, woman or teenager, we've all compared ourselves to billboards and fit-stagrammers. Our image-focused society focuses on appearance so much, it can seem inescapable.  What actually works to help you lose weight ? Comparing yourself to others and shaming yourself every time you stray from your diet or workout regime is a bad habit, and leads to overeating, bad self-esteem , binging, trying crazy unrealistic diets and ensures a lifetime of fluctuating weight. But for some reason, we all do it. Instead of focusing purely on weight loss though, it's been found that focusing on a positive outcome like better health is way more effective for long-term weightloss. Now's the time to stop making yourself feel bad about your weight, and start focusing on the end goal : Living a happier, healthier life.  Focus o...