Stay Positive

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Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative. If you consistently concentrate on things you don’t have, then it will be more challenging for you to achieve the other things you really want. If you focus on what’s wrong in your life, you won’t see what is right. This is good advice not only for the health/fitness area of your life, but for all aspects of your life.

Slow Down

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When eating a meal try to take 20 minutes or longer to finish eating. It takes 20 minutes of chewing before your stomach signals your brain that you are full. It also is better for your digestion.

Do You Need New Running Shoes?

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Replace your running shoes regularly. About 400 miles is the average life span for most running shoes. If you run about 12 miles per week, you'll need a new pair every eight months or so.

Do You Drink Enough Water?

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If you have trouble getting enough water daily, try this tip. Fill a 64 ounce (or more) container(s) with water when you start your day. That will let you know how much you need to consume. Make sure that by the end of the day you have drunk the full container(s) amount.  Don’t forget to add in 16 more ounces per hour of exercise you complete.

Try Mixing It Up

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To challenge your body and also help prevent overuse injuries caused by doing the same exact action over and over, occasionally try a totally new and different workout. For example, if you always jog or walk give rollerblading a try. You'll find that the new exercise may be a lot more challenging and therefore burn more calories in the same amount of time.