For many people, the very thought of starting an extensive weight loss program is stressful, intimidating, daunting and dreaded, causing much procrastination. If all you can think about is the bland food, nearly constant, painful exercise and mind numbing hunger, you will never get started. Once you get over the first hurdle of actually starting a diet/exercise program, most people are quickly derailed because of the extreme length of time it takes to see noticeable results. Not only are weight loss and exercise regimens difficult to manage on a day to day basis, they must be followed religiously for months to work! One of the biggest and most common mistakes with failed programs is the dieter tries to be too strict too soon and cannot maintain the intensity long enough to make the changes they want. While going cold turkey may be necessary for drug treatment, it's often a recipe for disaster for a weight loss plan. Keep reading this article to learn some helpful tips about how to ...