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Better Ways to Implement the Health and Fitness Advice You are Tired of Hearing

November 25, 2021 | by Jonathan Ross in Behavior Change
Better Ways to Implement the Health and Fitness Advice You are Tired of Hearing

We all know we need to be more active and follow a healthy diet, but exactly how we achieve those goals varies widely. Here are two of the most commonly offered pieces of advice, along with more realistic and practical versions that you can actually put into practice.

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Get Healthier With Practice: Stop Chasing Fatigue and Restricting Calories

May 20, 2021 | by Brian Tabor in Behavior Change
Get Healthier With Practice: Stop Chasing Fatigue and Restricting Calories

You don’t need extreme workouts or crash diets to be healthier. Focusing on process goals instead of outcomes will lead to the results you seek to achieve.

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Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life

April 29, 2021 | by Shelby Spears in Behavior Change
Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life

A common misconception about behavior change is that the process is going to be difficult, but the results will come quickly. In reality, the success lies in making small, achievable changes over a long period of time, creating healthy habits that last.

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How to Form Healthy Habits

April 26, 2021 | by Sabrena Jo in Behavior Change
How to Form Healthy Habits

In this video series, ACE outlines how to form and stick to healthy habits.

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How to Make Exercise a Regular Habit in 6 Steps

April 22, 2021 | by Pete McCall in Behavior Change
How to Make Exercise a Regular Habit in 6 Steps

These six steps can help shift your focus so that you approach exercise as a means to a healthier life, which is essential for making it a daily habit.

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