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If you believe in yourself and are confident, then you will achieve all your goals.

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Don't let fear stop you from following your goals!

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Ghandi understands that taking care of your body and mind should be top priority.

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"You are what you eat."
Your diet determines the amount of energy you have and how you'll feel throughout the day.

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Making friends and socializing with people will help you be happy.

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Lifting weights is a healthy habit that makes you stronger and lose weight.

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yoga and stretching is important to increase ROM and prevent injury.

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Over half of American adults report that they're actively trying to lose weight, which often means navigating an endless list of weight loss tips, products and frustrating fad diets. However, with hard work and dedication to healthy habits, you might begin to notice some results.

Unfortunately, 90 percent of people admit that they've regained lost weight, which makes the process of trying to lose weight even more daunting. How can you make these changes last?

"The weight loss journey itself can be huge hurdle for people looking for long-term results," said Christopher Still, D.O., medical director for Geisinger's Center for Nutrition and Weight Management. "Many people whom reach their weight loss goal struggle with maintenance because too stringent diets and meal plans aren't sustainable in the long run. That short term "fad diet" will end eventually, and you'll likely gain the weight back."

Here are some tips to make your own weight loss more than a fad.

Look beyond just the calories
Diets get one thing right: Good nutrition is vital for long-term success; however, unbalanced programs aren't always the answer.

"A calorie is just a unit of energy. Our bodies burn them to perform vital functions, then store the extra calories as fat," said Dr. Still. Though counting your calories is an important way to manage portions and keep an eye on the bottom line, they aren't the only factor you should monitor.

"Calorie counting may not take into account the nutritional value of foods," said Dr. Still. "This can leave you with an unbalanced diet that's low on vital nutrients." For example, 100 calories of ice cream and 100 calories of cucumber both leave you with the same amount of energy, but will have vastly different impacts on other parts of your body.

Remember that food pyramid from the school cafeteria? A diet heavy in fruits and vegetables, followed by lean meats or proteins and finally whole grains - while limiting fruit juices and sugary beverages, will help keep you healthy and feeling full.

Keep a diary and revisit your favorites
Tracking your meals and exercise is an easy way to figure out what works for you. If you discover sports or activities you enjoy and foods that are both tasty and healthy, make a note so you can incorporate them into your daily routine.

"Creating habits you enjoy makes it easier to commit to long term lifestyle change," said Dr. Still. "Forcing yourself into the gym and eating foods you dislike will set you up for failure."

But remember to maintain some variety in your workouts! Muscle memory works fast, and you want to keep challenging yourself to avoid a plateau.

Check with your doctor
Every body is different, and there may be a medical reason you're struggling to lose or keep off those last few pounds.

"Medications, stress and chronic conditions can change your body's metabolism, taking away your control," said Dr. Still. For example, more than 5 million women have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal imbalance that can cause weight gain as well as acne, thinning hair and irregular periods.

Another hormone imbalance can cause insulin resistance, prediabetes or even diabetes itself. Our body may produce too much insulin which can cause weight gain and hinder weight loss, especially around our waist.

This is why diabetes patients who use insulin regularly may notice weight gain as a side effect.

Meeting regularly with a doctor to review your goals and overall health can keep you on the right track.

Keep a positive outlook and make realistic goals.
Some days will be easier than others to follow through with your healthy eating and physical activity goals. Allowing yourself to enjoy the occasional "splurge" while maintaining the confidence to rebound will keep you from throwing in the towel. Remember, your weight loss journey should be a marathon, not a sprint. Making lifestyle changes you can incorporate into life for the long haul will make you most successful.

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Over half of American adults report that they're actively trying to lose weight, which often means navigating an endless list of weight loss tips, products and frustrating fad diets. However, with hard work and dedication to healthy habits, you might begin to notice some results.

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Summer fun means staying up late and sleeping in, but soon the whole family will be waking up early for school and homework.

It's no fun getting back onto a normal sleep schedule-for parents or kids. But taking a few weeks to ease into the adjustment will make the transition easier on everyone. The sooner you begin the transition, the better your kids will feel when it's time for the real thing.

First, it helps to understand that your kids need more sleep than you do. Children ages six through 12 should get between nine and 12 hours of sleep each night, while children 13-to 18-years-old should get between eight and 10 hours.

It's also important to understand how vital sleep is to our health.

"When your kids miss sleep, they may be irritable, have a hard time concentrating, find it difficult to remember or process information and obviously feel drowsy," said Catherine Wubbel, MD, director of the pediatric sleep medicine program at Geisinger. "Missing sleep is also linked to more serious problems like high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes and depression."

Up to 25 percent of kids experience trouble falling or staying asleep, and studies have shown that as little as a half hour of lost sleep will contribute to emotional issues, poor performance in school and behavioral problems.

Losing those precious hours also increases your child's risk of obesity due to added strain on their internal systems and disinterest in regular exercise.

But all of these concerns can be avoided by transitioning back to a regular sleep cycle.

"Transitioning sleep schedules should be a part of all back to school prep because it's essential for learning," said Dr. Wubbel. "Kids use it to refuel and reenergize every night."

First, if you're preparing for a bedtime change, remember to include your child in the process.

"They will be more successful if they are involved in the decisions, in addition to feeling well-rested and excited to start the day," said Dr. Wubbel.

Here are a few tips from Dr. Wubbel to ease into an earlier bedtime.

About seven to ten days before school starts, begin setting bedtimes 10 or 15 minutes earlier each night. Do the same with their waking time.

Avoid caffeine and big meals before bedtime.

Unwind and relax. Start with "quiet time" after dinner by dimming the lights and putting away electronics-the brightness of their screens hinders melatonin and keeps you awake.

Make a comfortable sleep environment that's dark, quiet and cool. If possible, avoid having electronics in the bedroom.

When it's time to wake, open the blinds to let in bright, natural light.

Repeat your bedtime routine every evening, even on the weekends, so their body and mind know when it's time to wind down.

Set a good example for your kids. Establish your own sleep routine ad promote healthy sleep as part of your daily routine.

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Back to school means back to early bedtime

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Summer fun means staying up late and sleeping in, but soon the whole family will be waking up early for school and homework. It's no fun getting back onto a normal sleep schedule-for parents or kids. But taking a few weeks to ease into the adjustment will make the transition easier on everyone.

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The best basketball player in the world, Stephen Curry, is the perfect role model of physical health.

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By: Alex Vallaro