"Every individual has a unique set of goals and is faced with many challenges to achieving those goals.  Whatever the goal or motivation, I believe that our success is determined by our commitment to a very gradual change in our lifestyle.  For some this change may take three months, others it may take years, but whatever the time frame the change is permanent.  By identifying short and long term goals and rewarding yourself for reaching milestone towards those goals, they become very attainable however incremental the success may be."