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Many false claims, myths, and erroneous assumptions about changing health habits have helped to create a way of thinking that is counterproductive; for example:
- Myth: If I just want to badly enough, I can make improvements in my health.
- Myth: This behavior change stuff doesn't apply to me. My problem is more complicated.
- Myth: Changing behavior is just common sense.
- Myth: I tried this before and it didn't work.
- Myth: I really want to be healthy; I just don't have the motivation.
- Myth: If I just understood what caused my bad habits, I could change them.

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