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It happens — you over-indulged, missed a few workouts and now you feel like you've fallen off the weight-loss wagon. It's tempting to mentally slap yourself around, right? (Or head for the fridge.) Before you start, try to remind yourself: Weight loss is a process — it takes time. You will encounter small failures — everyone does — but every pound you gain can be lost. If you missed a workout, it's not the end of the world! Get to the gym the next day and continue to focus on your short-term goals. Just because you made bad choices today doesn't mean you can't start over tomorrow. New day? New beginning. And don't you forget it!