strategies to help bolster and sustain your motivation in the Mayo Diet

* Emphasize the positives. Focus on the good things about losing weight — such as more energy and improved health — and not what you consider the negatives. If you have a setback, don't dwell on it. Put it behind you and move forward toward your goal.
* Prioritize. Don't set yourself up for failure by trying to lose weight while distracted by other concerns.
* Steer clear of dietary gimmicks. Over-the-counter pills and special food combinations aren't the answer to long-term weight control. You want to incorporate healthy behaviors into your lifestyle, not rely on gimmicks.
* Seek out support. Don't feel you have to go it alone. Exercising with a friend or family member, for example, can help keep you motivated.
* Remind yourself you're not looking for a quick fix. Healthy weight loss is slow and steady weight loss that occurs over time. Remind yourself that quick weight loss is usually followed by weight regain a short time later.

source;mayoclinic.com
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