The cycle of losing weight and giving up goes on and on for so many people. So, how can we stop this cycle?

1. Assess your past attempts.
2. Don’t be hard on yourself about the past.
3. Accept the fact that work is involved. – learn to adjust, adapt and accept.
4. Be your own champion. – you are the one who can make things happen.
5. Don’t let a lapse or setback. – stick to your plans.
6. No more if-then’s. – engage yourself and take action in all areas of your life. This will help you champion your own fitness/weight loss program to success.

To do this, start off with a realistic idea! [via]