Self-Based Exercise Analysis

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Determined to find answers as to why I could not lose weight, I relentlessly searched every online source available, which ranged from the outrageous fad diets to the insane at home workout programs. I soon realized the answer came from within and required self-reflection in regards to my approach to the matter. I followed a rigorous at home workout schedule that required six days of intense exercising. I struggled to keep up with the athletes in the videos, which discouraged me from finishing numerous exercises and I would wait until the start of the next exercise to continue. Some days I would not feel like (drained) exercising and told myself I would make up for it the next day. Nonetheless, at the end of each video I was left gasping for

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