1. Your extra body weight is a symptom of the problem, not the problem. The root of the problem is: lifestyle, habits, routines, environment,. community, beliefs. 2. You must change your lifestyle, not make dieting your lifestyle. This means abandoning your old life. 3. Long-term thinking is the cure. Lasting change will take time. Answer the question: What comes when I'm done? What's next? 4. You are responsible for fixing your weight problem, even if it's not your fault. 5. 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing. A halfway completed workout is better than nothing happening. Progress > Perfection. Chase imperfect action.