"I just want to share my own experience on starting new habits. Step by step approach never worked for me! I know I will slide back if I don't use all the powers I can to defeat "the boss" right away. From my video games experience (which is 22 years now :) I can say that any boss can be defeated without you taking any damage. You just have to choose the right strategy. What works for me is an abrupt change. Nike says "Just do it". That's exactly what I'm doing after extensive mental preparation. No many people understand the true power of mental projections. They work like magic. (Visualizing yourself with a six pack won't make it happen, but will lead you onto the right path :) This May I've decided to quit smoking. I used to smoke a pack per day for the last 4 years + more if drinking. After a particularly devastating party I decided I will never smoke again. I haven't and I don't want to. I've switched to paleo two years ago. After extensive exploration and reading Mark's Daily..." - Sasha Kovaliov