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Fitness

  1. Control your weight
  2. Raise your metabolism
  3. Enjoy going for walks
  4. Stick to your new routine

  1. Control your weight

    1. Have smaller, frequent meals

    2. Have a meal before you go shopping to avoid binging on unhealthy foods

    3. Take the stairs instead of the elevator at work

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  2. Raise your metabolism

    1. Always eat breakfast

    2. Alternate your workout between cardio and weight training

    3. Break down your exercise goals into smaller steps that are easier to achieve

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  3. Enjoy going for walks

    1. Motivate yourself by buying new fitness gear

    2. Walk until your start sweating for maximum weight loss

    3. Increase your intensity bursts to maximise health benefits

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  4. Stick to your new routine

    1. Keep an exercise journal

    2. Listen to music whilst exercising

    3. Work out with a friend

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