"Be very specific"
When we make goals that are vague, like "I want to lose weight," we set ourselves up to fail. Motivation happens when your brain detects a difference between where you are and where you want to be. When you are specific about your goal (I want to lose 10 pounds), that difference is clear, and your brain starts throwing resources (attention, memory, effort, willpower) at the problem. A clear target looks something like this: "I want to weight 135 pounds. I weigh 155 now, so that's a difference of 20 pounds."
Being specific gives you clarity because you've spelled out exactly what success looks like. That means more motivation--and better odds to success.
Mmmm for this one I also say I want to get from ... to ..., but have never said in my mind I want to lose 30lbs...or 40lbs...too painful I think to think of it that way...so while maintaining my food the No S way..I would like to lose 30lbs! There I said it..
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