Remember to have reasonable goals

Remember that you shouldn't set your sights too high. For example, it is very improbable to lose 30 pounds in a month and most signs advertising such weight loss through pills are falsely advertising. Setting reasonable goals such as losing 5 pounds or 10 percent of your body weight are more attainable because they are easier to stay focused on..

If you are calorie counting, remember that cutting 3500 calories a week guarantees one lost pound a week. This means automatic weight loss if you can cut back 500 calories a day. Combined with the right exercise, you are sure to have a winning formula.