Starting an exercise routine isn't the hardest part — sticking with it is. After a few days or weeks of exercise, you may be tempted to start skipping days, and before you know it, you're not exercising regularly. But there are things you can do to keep yourself motivated.

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A great way to boost metabolism and burn more calories is by building muscles. Here's a fact: a pound of fat-free tissue burns 14 calories a day, whereas a pound of fat burns only 2 to 3 calories a day. This means that strength training is a great way to build muscles and take weight off! If you don't like the idea of lifting weights, try Pilates, body-sculpting or power Yoga.

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