The Fitness Tips that Helped Me Lose 75 Pounds

Losing weight is hard. Trust me, I get it. After decades of gaining and losing the same 10, 20, 30 and even 40 pounds, I finally realized that my definition of "healthy" was missing one essential realization: Getting fit is a lifestyle, not a temporary program with a start and end date.

That was seven years ago.

After I flipped the script on my mindset and accepted that lasting change takes time, I slowly lost 75 pounds. Over the course of a year, I put one foot in front of the other to make small, but meaningful changes that I knew would last a lifetime.

And while getting fit is a journey unique to each of us, it sure doesn't hurt to get a little bit of inspiration and advice from someone who's "been there, done that!"

Check out the 14 fitness tips that helped me lose 75 pounds and keep it off.

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Sara Lindberg |

Sara Lindberg is a freelance writer focusing on health, wellness, and fitness. She holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in counseling. Her work has been featured in SELF, Healthline, Active.com, Verywell, LIVESTRONG, Headspace, Health, INSIDER, Men's Health, Runner's World, Bicycling Magazine, SheKnows, and Everyday Health among others.
Sara Lindberg is a freelance writer focusing on health, wellness, and fitness. She holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in counseling. Her work has been featured in SELF, Healthline, Active.com, Verywell, LIVESTRONG, Headspace, Health, INSIDER, Men's Health, Runner's World, Bicycling Magazine, SheKnows, and Everyday Health among others.

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