>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. > > -- Chris Terrell