Twitter<\/a> to my followers can also help spur some motivation to get myself back on track. There's been more than one occasion when I've tried to blow off a workout, and my Twitter friends come out of the woodwork to encourage me to just do it!<\/p>\n3. Visualize myself at my FGW
<\/strong>When I'd fall off the wagon and start to feel depressed about the decisions I was making, I thought about my healthiest self. Thinking back to a time when I felt strong and fit always made me want to strive for it again. Similarly, thinking about a time when I wasn't happy with my body also helps get my butt into gear!<\/p>\n4. Make a change now
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