I want to weigh 145 again this year and maintain that weight for the next twenty years, with twenty to twenty-five percent body fat.

What resources do I have now?
I have used three good eating plans and lost weight on them. I have just lost 12 pounds. I am still eating well on that plan.

I have learned to enjoy bicycling and have always enjoyed walking. Both of those will help me with the body fat.

I know how to use weights for maximum growth.

I have several good books to encourage me forward.

I have enough money to buy whichever kind of food I need.

What resources do I need to acquire?
I need to know that I can meet this goal. I have met this goal before, even after having children. So I can, in fact, meet this goal.

I can see myself standing on the scale and having it read 144.8 and 145. I can see it calculating body fat and saying 22%. And I get off and dance around the room!

Have I evidence of achieving this before?
I need to lose 20 more pounds. I have lost 20 pounds before. I lost more than that on Quick Weight Loss and on Body for Life.

I lost down to 145 when we lived in Abilene, after Elijah was born. So I have weighed 145 as an adult and as a parent.

What happens if I act as if I have the resources?

My weight will drop. I will continue to lose weight. I have done it before and I can do it again.

I will maintain the weight because I have often done things for years: driven, studied, walked, etc.

What is the real purpose?
To look good for Ron.
To be healthy.

What will I lose or gain if I have it?
I will lose weight.

I will lose excuses.

I will gain a new wardrobe.

I will gain a healthier body and a longer life.

I will gain more self-confidence.

What will happen if I get it?
I will look hot.

I will get new clothes.

I will act more self-confident.

What will not happen if I get it?
I will not get old and fat.

I will not die young.

I will not develop medically-caused bipolar disorder.

I will not attract creeps because I’ll still be older. But I will look good.

What will happen if I don’t get it?
I will weigh more.

I will be more likely to develop adult onset diabetes.

What won’t happen if I don’t get it?
I won’t ever get my pictures taken.

I won’t get a great new wardrobe.

I want to weigh 145 again this year and maintain that weight for at least the next forty years, with twenty to twenty-five percent body fat.