EzineArticles.com: Studies have shown that one of the main reasons why so many people fail at reaching their weight loss goals is because they possess a negative attitude towards their body image. Body image is how a person sees themselves. Over the years, a persons body image decreases based on their environment, self esteem levels and the way they are treated by people around them

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A Positive Mental Attitude for Positive Weight Loss and How To Get It