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exercise plan is the key to {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}a
consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day
and how many you {{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}take in. The next
step is to add exercise so that you can {{U}} {{U}} 10 {{/U}}
{{/U}}the number of calories you can consume per day. Exercise
charts can show you how many calories different {{U}} {{U}} 11
{{/U}} {{/U}}of exercise can burn. Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can
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exercise bike while you are watching TV or you can {{U}} {{U}} 13
{{/U}} {{/U}}the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise {{U}}
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someone to talk to. It's a good idea to wear firmfitting clothes if you are on a
diet. {{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}} {{/U}}clothing acts as a reminder of
what you are trying to accomplish.