2008 Shape-up tips

Is shaping up in 2008 proving to be a bit more difficult than you anticipated? I doubt you're alone -- after all, no one said changing your life was easy. eDiets recently came up with a list of things you need to do if you're trying to get fit this year:

• Make your workout non-optional. You wouldn't ditch out on work because you didn't feel like it, right? So don't ditch your workout either. Your health is very important.
  
• Work out at home. Getting to the gym is sometimes the hard part, so bring the gym to you.
  
• Be patient. It took you a long time to get out of shape, so don't expect to reverse that in an instant.
  
• Make a workout plan ... and a back-up. That way, if your plan A doesn't pan out, you don't completely miss out.
  
• Don't be a slave to your mood. If you're grumpy when you work out, go anyway. You'll feel better.
  
• Plan for short workouts. That way, you'll have an easier time convincing yourself to do it.
  

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