Think thin

Dieting isn't just a physical thing -- it's a mental thing too. In order to achieve your weight-loss goals, you have to be positive and confident in yourself. But that's not always as easy as it sounds, especially if you're used to beating yourself up over your weight. WebMD has some great tips on how to change your thinking and get thin:

• Have patience: weight-loss is a big, long, difficult journey. Don't get frustrated if you don't achieve your goal in a few days
• Picture it: Imagine yourself thin, and imagine how good it will feel.
  
• Be realistic: You're not going to lose 10 pounds a week. Expect to lose 2 pounds a month, and re-evaluate that goal after 6 months.
  
• Set small goals: Don't plan on running a marathon right off the bat -- aim for something manageable, and make a bigger goal once you're comfortable with that
  
• Seek support: It's much easier when your friends and family are on board with your plans
• Plan: create a detailed plan -- don't think you can just wing it
• Reward yourself -- often: The best way to keep something up is to implement a rewards system -- just make sure the reward isn't food!
• Identify your bad habits and slowly try to break them
• Keep track of your progress: Weigh and measure yourself often to find out where you are on the journey.
  

How do you think yourself thin?