I am reminded time and again that goals have a better shot of being accomplished when they are writtien down. This is very true for diet and exercise. The linked article below takes the process of writing diet and exercise goals one step furhter by suggesting that goals be written positively versus negatively or I will do this versus I won't do that. I agree that positive goals are more motivating!
http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/01/ditch-your-new-years-resolution/
