Based on a recent cholesterol screening, marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise. between work and school, his free time is limited, but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health. the best way for marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to
make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal.
depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants.
set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them.
set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools.