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To make a change to your life you have to plan to make the change or it won’t happen. Planning for a successful outcome is the basic requirement of any endeavour. When Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Mount Everest, he wasn’t out for a stroll and all of a sudden found himself at the summit!

Look at the target weight you want to hit, and set milestone goals along the way. Goals, or targets that stretch you somewhat are vital for consistent effort. An end goal, with mini-goals timed along the way will assist you greatly. Always specify your targets clearly.

Use the following five D’s to help you get emotionally involved with the result of your efforts. Write your five D’s down in a contract to yourself. First of all define what it is that you wish to get from successful weight reduction. Have a clear-cut picture of who you will be and the lifestyle you’ll enjoy when the excess weight has gone.

Desire – explore your emotions for this one and dig deep to discover why your weight is important. Pin point whether it’s the admiration of others, the challenge, or the fitness etc. that drives you.

And so to Dedication; the commitment to your task… Set aside ‘official’ working-out times to help you commit to them. This prevents you from thinking about other things that you could be doing.

Let the people in your life know when that is, so they won’t expect you to do other things at that time (just as they don’t when you go to your job). Having a routine prevents you feeling stressed. You’ll exercise all the better for it.

A contract illustrates your Determination to see this thing through. Having a written document about the positive direction of your life makes it harder to bottle out of it. Discipline (to overcome the hard times) – the resolve to work around challenges and not allow them to stop you achieving your goals.

Once you’ve done this, sign your contract and do not put it away in a drawer. Write down your goals in a specific and realistic manner, then work diligently and consistently to achieve them. Your successful weight loss regime will depend on it.

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