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1 MAKE TIME FOR MEDITATION.

Set aside 10 minutes a day (just 10 minutes!), and try to clear your mind of all thoughts and distractions. Counting your breaths can often help.

2 THROW OUT THE SCALE.

If your goal is to lose weight, skip the scale and pull out the tape measure instead. Often the number on the scale won't change but inches lost will. Chart your progress by measuring yourself once a month.

3 PICK AN ENERGY/PROTEIN BAR RATHER THAN A CANDY BAR.

Because there are so many different bars to choose from, pick one that suits your needs--and your taste buds--and grab it instead of sugary, candy bars laden with calories.

4 DRINK MORE WATER.

A healthy body is hydrated. If you're always thirsty or your skin or lips are always dry, chances are you're no drinking enough. Get the biggest glass you can find and fill it up at the water cooler in the morning. Set a goal: Have your first glass finished before noon.

5 REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR SUPPLEMENTS.

Get one of those plastic pill holders separated by days of the week. Fill each compartment with your multivitamin, and any other supplements you take, and leave it at your workstation.

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