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Old 04-21-2011, 12:43 PM   #16
limey
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This.
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Originally Posted by jimhelm View Post
... What I would recommend is that you take the time to plan your meals each day, eat 4 or 5 small meals (less than 300 calories) per day, get enough sleep, and exercise. Drink water, not diet coke ....also, it's a good idea to take one day per week off of your diet. For one thing, it gives you something to look forward to, so that you don't feel deprived, and it shocks your system out of starvation mode.
It really is that simple.
And this.
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Originally Posted by monster View Post
...Daily walk. If it's too hot outside, go into the malls. Take a buddy you don't get enough time to chat to. Or some really good music you don't get enough time to listen to. Main problem with exercise plans is they are just so boring...
Don't fret too much about the caffeine thing (IMHO, everyone always blames it for everything). And don't beat yourself up for the odd slip-up.
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