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Pounds Away Motivation: Setting Goals For Permanent Weight Loss

1. Have a clear statement of your goal. Your subconscious
response to definiteness.

2. Have an exact time and date to begin your program.

3. Carry a brief statement of your goal on a 3 X 5 index
card and look at it often each day.

4. Start with small goals, say I would like to lose 5
pounds and…

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