Studies reveal that women who exercise feel better about their bodies no matter what kind of body type they have. If you haven't already, find an exercise you like and stick with it. It could be biking, dancing, walking, roller-skating, or running. Choosing something you enjoy will help you stick with the exercise longer. Ask your friends to join you if you do not want to go at it alone. Try not to exercise with a weight goal in mind. Instead, set different goals for yourself each week like, "I will bike two to three times this week." Supplying your body with the nutrients it needs to function can also boost your confidence both mentally and physically. Make sure you are getting the recommended amount of protein, vegetables, fruits, carbohydrates, and dairy each day. Try to limit your intake of sugar as well. It is recommended that you eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables, three portions of protein and three portions of carbohydrates daily. Treat yourself to a massage or a manicure. Take a long bath and slather yourself with a moisturizing lotion afterwards. Rewarding your body will help you reconnect with it and appreciate it.
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One-sentence summary -- Pick an exercise routine you love. Balance your diet. Reward your body.

Setting regular goals for yourself can help keep you motivated to exercise. It can help you have something to work towards. Make sure your goals are SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For instance, "I want to lose four pounds by the end of the month," or "I want to run the city half-marathon next year." Write down your goals for yourself. You might want to journal about them or post them on your refrigerator. Let your friends and family that care about you know about your goals. When you share what you're doing, you're more likely to want to follow through. Set both short and long-term goals. This will help keep you motivated over longer period of time. Plus, meeting a variety of shorter goals along the way can be fun and exciting. Some examples of goals include: running your first 5k, getting in 10,000 steps each day for a week straight, being physically active everyday for a month or run a mile without stopping. If you're not sure where to start or just want some guidance on how to meet your goals, consider working with a personal trainer. Many gyms offer a free session with one of their trainers when you sign up. She can guide you with proper form and tell you what exercises to do to accomplish your fitness goals. A personal trainer also serves as an accountability partner. No matter how much you love exercise or how motivated you are, there will be the occasional day where you're too busy or too tired to fit in your typical workout. The occasional missed workout (or two or three) is not a big deal. Allow yourself to slip up and fall out of your typical routine. Focus on the benefits of that missed day. Maybe you got a much needed extra hour of sleep or got to spend more time with your family. Try not to feel guilty or beat yourself up for getting off track. It's OK to slip up and miss your workouts. When you can, get back into your routine.
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One-sentence summary -- Set goals. Make an appointment a personal trainer. Be OK with the occasional missed work out.

Bartenders have a lot of customers to serve, and they have to give each one their full attention. Don't wave money at the bartender to get his attention. Just make eye contact, and wait your turn. Don't slam your hands on the bar or yell to get the bartender's attention. Don't do anything obnoxious in the hopes that you'll get served next. Chances are, if you're rude, you're going to wait longer. When the bartender approaches you for your order, be ready. Don't hold up the line trying to decide what you want. When ordering a mixed drink, start your order with the type of liquor you want. If you have a brand preference, say so. Don't say, "Can I get a Whiskey and Coke with Jack Daniels." Instead, say, "Can I get a Jack and Coke?" Bars give a "last call" warning several minutes before they start closing up. This is your last opportunity to order a drink. Bars give their patrons a few minutes after close to finish their drinks, but they legally cannot sell you another drink. Your bartender is a human being and deserves to be treated with respect. Don't boss your bartender around, and don't make demands. Don't argue with your bartender over the amount of your tab. Your bartender has a better idea of how much you drank than you did. Don't talk on your phone while you're waiting in line. Tipping customs are different depending on where you are. In the U.S. you are expected to tip no matter what. Even if you have bad service, it is still considered rude to stiff someone. In Japan, however, tipping is an insult. In the U.K., you wouldn't leave a tip, but you would offer to buy the bartender a drink. If you travel to a place and you're not familiar with their tipping customs, just ask your bartender.
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One-sentence summary -- Be patient. Order your drinks the right way. Don't ask for drinks after the bar has closed. Be respectful. Know how to tip when you travel.

Truth or dare is a good start as well as murder in the dark, charades, or hide and seek. These may be difficult to play with just one other person, so just try them out and if they seem dull or boring move onto something else. Grab your pillows and begin swinging! Do this in an open area where you won't hit anything and make sure you aren't too rough. Twister is always a great party game as well as card games like "Old Maid" and "Go Fish." If your parents have an old game of Taboo grab the buzzer and "Buzz" when someone starts falling asleep. If it's not too late, go outside and play games like basketball or tag. Invite some neighborhood friends to join in your fun. Come up with a list of items to find or places to go and take a camera along with you so you can take pictures to document that you found the item on the list. If you're not able to leave the house then make a list of items you can find in your home or outside. Once you've found an item take a silly picture with it and then you and your friend will be cracking up as you are going through your pictures. Do this together as a team or make it a competition for who can find the most items on the list.
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Play classic sleepover games. Have a pillow fight. Find some board games or other games around the house. Play outside. Have a scavenger hunt.