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A good dose of motivation will change your life almost overnight. I know this because it’s my job. I get to see my clients transform themselves and achieve amazing results. Whether they drop a few sizes, lose the baby weight, get off their blood pressure meds, or shrink their waist, the excitement is always contagious. However, there really isn’t a clear way to describe the euphoria that settles in once you’ve accomplished your fitness goal. It’s something you really need to

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Just so you know, it's true. You really can reinvent yourself at any age. And why not?!?! Recent advances in neuroimaging techniques have discredited the old saying, You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Scientists have discovered that the brain actually has dynamic properties throughout life. This means that your brain is always evolving. Through practice, you are able to change your habits and change yourself. So go on, reinvent yourself! ;-) #motivation #mythslies