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By Angela Pirisi

The best ways to have more fun while staying true to your fitness goals.
Spend an afternoon outdoors, at a spa or with a friend

4. Find a cause
Get moving for a charitable cause, such as raising money for cancer or heart disease -- because the physical activity is attached to something as important as saving lives, not just squeezing into a bikini, you can tone up your self-esteem as well as your body. 

5. Get a spa treatment
You work hard enough for your body, so let someone else tend to it and you. Besides, that after-spa glow makes any body look better.

6. Just relax
Yoga, meditation and tai chi aren't touted as big calorie-burning, bun-tightening activities. But they do help you destress, and stress can invite extra pounds, especially around your middle.

7. Do lunch with a friend
Skip your noon workout and catch up on life. You'll feel more energetic at the end of the day.

8. Play in the park
Toss a Frisbee or football, or play catch. Feel silly getting on the swings or monkey bars? Then bring your kids along, or borrow a nephew, niece or friend's kid.

9. Throw a party
It's an ego booster to be the centre of attention, and you'll get to see all the friends you miss while hanging out at the gym.

10. Disappear for the weekend
The gym will be there when you get back. A change of scenery and pace can also introduce new activities, so you can go hiking or mountain biking instead of weight-training or kickboxing.

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