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When it comes to your weight loss goals, losing weight is only half the battle.
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The other half is inkeeping the weight off long term, which can be a frustrating process for many.
Eating nutritious foods andleading an active lifestyleare both greatly important in healthyweight lossand trimming down excess belly fat.
What are the dangers of too much belly fat?
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Increase your consumption of fruit and vegetables.
Making sure you get enough fruits and vegetables in your diet is important for multiple aspects of your health.
Needless to say, it’s time to bump up your fruits and veggies game ASAP.
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For example, things like self-regulation, self-moderation, and self-efficacy have high value in your weight loss journey.
Astudypublished inObesitylooked at the long-term weight loss habits of a group of individuals.
Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
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However, it’s important to not get this confused with pushing yourself to an unhealthy limit.
You know yourself better than anyone, so trust your instinct!
A version of this story was originally published in May 2022.
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It has been updated to include more information.
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