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If today is the first day of your weight loss plan, we have a pro tip: don't go running to the gym yet, don't throw out all of your junk food, and avoid buying the most expensive training and fitness gear for now. This sounds like strange advice, but think about it. Buying a gym membership doesn't mean you'll use it. Throwing out all of your junk food doesn't mean you'll automatically start eating better. And the most expensive training and fitness gear? It isn't any more special than your body.

Before you get started you need a plan, one that's going to set you up for success and one that gives you clear goals to follow. Saying "I want to lose weight" is an outcome, not a goal. It doesn't cover HOW you're going to lose weight. Saying "I'm going to go to the gym to lose weight" is better, but with no set schedule, you'll likely stop going.

TODAY'S GOAL: Take 10 minutes to sit down and think through your weight loss plan just for this week. First pick one goal, then think through and visualize the details of how to achieve it. For example, if you want to go to the gym, ask yourself when you can go, how long you'll go for, and what will you do when you're there? Then schedule the time in and stick to what you planned.

Learn more about how to start your weight loss journey below!

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy If today is the first day of your weight loss plan, we have a pro tip: don't go running to the gym yet, don't throw out all of your junk food, and avoid buying the most expensive training and fitness gear for now. This sounds like strange advice, but think about it. Buying a gym membership doesn't mean you'll use it. Throwing out all of your junk food doesn't mean you'll automatically start eating better. And the most expensive training and fitness gear? It isn't any more special than your body. Before you get started you need a plan, one that's going to set you up for success and one that gives you clear goals to follow. Saying "I want to lose weight" is an outcome, not a goal. It doesn't cover HOW you're going to lose weight. Saying "I'm going to go to the gym to lose weight" is better, but with no set schedule, you'll likely stop going. TODAY'S GOAL: Take 10 minutes to sit down and think through your weight loss plan just for this week. First pick one goal, then think through and visualize the details of how to achieve it. For example, if you want to go to the gym, ask yourself when you can go, how long you'll go for, and what will you do when you're there? Then schedule the time in and stick to what you planned. Learn more about how to start your weight loss journey below! Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health WEIGHT LOSS Your Right First Step to Successful Weight Loss   By Malia Frey Weight Loss Expert READ NOW WEIGHT LOSS Weight Loss Resolutions: 7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid   By Malia Frey Weight Loss Expert READ NOW about.com Start Fighting Inflammation With This Anti-Inflammatory Diet  By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW About.com How to Feel Better About Your Body Right Now   By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW about.com Plan to Avoid These Weight Loss Mistakes This Year    By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW Trending Now • The 3-Day Military Diet: Is It Right for You? • 10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight • Start Your Weight Loss in 6 Easy Steps • 5 Healthy Meals with 5 Ingredients or Less • How to Ruin a Healthy Breakfast Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.