Now that you have set a weight loss goal.

You finally have that goal. It represents "what" you want to achieve. What you want to see change. And it is very important to be specific. Now there are other questions to be answered. The next one is "why". Why do you want to see that change? Why is it important to you to achieve your goal? This is your reason for embarking on this journey. This is what will keep you going when times get challenging. It will keep you focus and on track.

Then you need to figure out how you will do this. You probably need to change some habits. If your present habits made you gain 40 pounds, it's time to change them, don't you think? Unless you want to wait another year and gain an extra 10.

In other words, what is your plan. It's like a business plan for your body, your new body. Decide what you want to see change and why. Then write down the steps you need to follow in order to get there.