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Written by Melissa Moore   
One of the biggest issues people face when it comes to weight loss is not knowing how to get started. In this article, I am going to let you in on a big secret that will get you off on the right foot to successful weight loss no matter how many pounds want to lose.
by MelissaMoore


One of the biggest issues people face when it comes to weight loss is not knowing how to get started. In this article, I am going to let you in on a big secret that will get you off on the right foot to successful weight loss no matter how many pounds want to lose.

My first piece of advice to you to successfully lose weight is to set some goals. Goals should be used in the same way as milestones are used. Without any milestones, you have no idea of where you are going. The same applies to goals. Without a goal, you will have no idea of how much work you need to do to shed all the extra pounds!

Ask yourself some questions when setting your goals:

1. How many pounds you want to lose?

2. When do you expect to lose all the weight?

Don't just think about the answers, write them down. Oh yeah, before I forget, let me tell you that writing your goals actually helps in achieve them. It also is one of the best ways helping you remember them! So do it now. Write out your weight loss goals on a piece of paper, then make copies of them and put them in places were you will see them throughout the day.

Don't forget to place them in the key places. Make sure you stick this paper on your refrigerator and elsewhere in the kitchen, since it is in these places that temptation tries to ruin your weight loss efforts!

Although setting goals is a key component, your actual goals must be realistic in order to make the goals achievable. For example, if your goal is to lose thirty pounds in a week, then it is just not going to happen. By setting such unrealistic goals, you will only sabotage the very effect of goal setting.

Unrealistic goals will result in failure and you will just end up disappointed and frustrated with yourself and your weight loss efforts.

Ideally, no matter what you do, you would be able to lose no more than 3-4 pounds per week. So create your goals accordingly. If you want to lose sixty pounds, it will take you at least five months to achieve!

So what is the secret to successful weight loss? It is very simple. Set small and achievable goals for yourself. By doing so, when you achieve them, you will feel more confident and that momentum will help to move you forward.

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