By Charles Platkin
Whether you're aware of it or not, most people's lives are accompanied by a stream of internal dialogue. Sometimes this internal talk is not very positive. An example would be constantly telling yourself, "I can't lose weight;Âit's just too difficult." Or, "I'll never be able to get out there and walk every day." Or, "I can't eat at a restaurant without pigging out on the bread basket." There are several levels of impact this has on your weight-loss goals. Mostly it can cause stress.
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