Change is never easy, but when it comes to your health it's worth it! Make sure you aren't making it harder than it needs to be, though. Here's how to avoid five common getting-fit flubs:

• Don't forget to plan ahead. You're hungry. It's late. Suddenly that fast-food drive-thru is looking like a good idea. But then you remember you have everything at home to make a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal in minutes! Diet disaster thwarted!
  
• Don't skip meals. Skipping meals not only won't get you ahead of the game, but this bad habit can actually put you way behind. Eating three meals a day plus snacks is critical to keeping that metabolic fire stoked and thosee munchies at bay!
  
• Don't be negative. If you think of eating right and working out as torture, chances are they will be. So check your attitude on a regular basis and banish those negative thoughts. Eating right and having a fit, healthy body are fun! You can do it!
  
• Don't get bored. When you first start a plan, it's exciting and new. But after a few weeks, the honeymoon period can come to an abrupt end! The answer? Shake things up! Try new foods you haven't had before, and change your workout routine. Keep it fresh!
  
• Don't give up. Remember, changing old habits can be a challenge, but it's a challenge you're up to! So stick with it through thick and thin! You'll be glad you did!

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