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"If you&amp;#039;re looking to lose weight, one small change in your goals could be the key to your success. The Journal of Consumer Research showed that when participants set flexible goals with high and low options, they were more likely to re-enroll in the program and continue with their weight loss. Setting a range of success not only gives you a chance to succeed, it increases the challenge (on the high end) and the perceived chance of success (on the low end). If you&amp;#039;re looking to lose about 10 lbs, for example, you might set a &amp;quot;low&amp;quot; goal of 8 lbs and a &amp;quot;high&amp;quot; goal of 12 lbs. While the 8 lbs goal seems achievable, it&amp;#039;s also close enough to your optimum goal to be satisfying. And the goal of 12 lbs will challenge you just enough without being overwhelming. The same technique can be used to keep other healthy habits in check. You might set a goal of working out 2 to 5 times per week, or drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day. The range not only gives you more room to succeed, it tricks your brain into believing a task is both manageable and daunting. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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