Set goals-If the program you are looking in to wants you to write down your weight loss goals, you may have found the right diet plan. Studies have shown that by setting goals for yourself, and writing them down, you are more prone to stick with your diet and reach your goals. Try setting small goals each week (such as to eat less fat or lose 1 . 5 pounds), these mini goals are not as overwhelming as larger goals, like losing 50 pounds in three months, or whatever your final goal may be. Also, by attaining these smaller goals, we see that we are making progress and are more likely to continue trying than if we don't set any.