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Set Your Goal
Millions of people wish they were thinner, but a wish is
just a wish—on its own it doesn’t do much.
Your first step is to set a weight loss goal. Having
a target weight in your mind—and on paper—increases
the odds that you will be successful. Tape your number
on your refrigerator door, your bathroom mirror and
other places where you can see it every day.
Now you need to set a second goal, a short-term
goal, an immediate target. A long-term goal such
as “lose 40 pounds in the next 12 months” can feel
impossible when you’re standing at the bottom of
the mountain. Lower your sights. Losing 3 pounds
this month seems much more achievable, doesn’t it?
When you’ve lost 3 pounds and have only 37 to go, that
mountain doesn’t seem quite so high.
If you don’t achieve your short-term goal, set a
new one! Just keep moving toward your long-term goal.
Perfection is not required. Everyone misses the mark
occasionally. The important thing is to keep moving
ahead.
Don’t set yourself up to fail. Losing 40 pounds in
2 months isn’t a good goal. People who lose weight
that quickly almost always gain it back. Set goals you
can achieve. Achieving your short-term goal builds
confidence and deepens your resolve. Three pounds at a
time. Just three pounds. You can do it.
Now let’s lose those first three.
Find a Friend or Two, or Five
Some people find things easier to do in a group. Are you
one of them? If so, tell your friends about The Full Plate
Diet™ and see if they want to join you. They may be
ready to make the commitment.
Think of your friends from high school or college,
church or community organizations. Co-workers can
make excellent partners in weight loss. You can also
go online, using Facebook or other social media. Your
friends don’t all have to live in the same town.
A friend is someone who will share the experience,
act as a sounding board, and offer encouragement and
suggestions, as well as be an accountability partner.
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