Create your Weight Loss Resume

Courtesy of WeightWatchers.com

Putting together a résumé is the first step when you're applying for a job. You can use the same principle in your weight-loss journey.

Grab a pen and paper then read, think about and answer the questions below. This process can help you formulate your weight-loss résumé.

Objective: What are your weight-loss goals? What Winning Outcomes have you set for yourself? Are you trying to reach your 5-percent target, drop a pants size or achieve your goal weight?

Education: What have you learned since joining Weight Watchers that's helping you accomplish your objective? It could be social strategies from meeting topics, smart shopping tips or even the Tools for Living .

Experience: What were your past weight-loss experiences like? If they weren't successful long-term, what did you learn from those experiences?

Skills: What weight-loss skills have you acquired? Have you become a healthy cook or a dedicated exerciser?

Interests: What new interests have you discovered since losing weight? Did you learn a new sport, try a fitness class, take dancing lessons?

References/Community Involvement: Who is part of your weight-loss support system? Does being involved in meetings room discussions or chatting on the Message Boards keep you on track?

Accomplishments/Honors/Awards: What have you accomplished in your life that that proves you have what it takes to be successful? Acknowledge your perseverance and dedication to weight loss.

Focus on your strengths this week and carry your résumé with you. Refer to it when faced with challenges.