If the mere thought of exercise makes you cringe, try to replace your old images with more positive ones. Picture yourself as someone who is fast and strong. Build confidence by focusing on the future. Remember that you're not that same dork in PE class - you're a big grown-up now. |
Decide how to fit exercise into your schedule. Then set a date to start. |
| Look for a good role model - there's always someone who seems to be doing things the way you wish you could. Ask them how they manage to exercise regularly. |
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Make exercise a regular appointment. Write it down in your weekly calendar, and treat it like a meeting you can't miss. 
| Create an exercise log so that you can keep track of your progress and success. |
Set achievable goals. For example, exercise twice a week and build from there. |
Reward yourself when you meet your goals. For example, if you exercise three times a week for a month, treat yourself to a DVD. |
| Write down some positive things you can say to yourself when you don't feel like exercising, such as "This makes me feel better." |
| The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. Author Unknown |
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