To some people going on a diet is like entering the world of fantasy. They seem to think that everything is possible - the sky is the limit when it comes to realising their dreams.

Are you planning to go on a diet? Hoping to change your size and the way you look? And maybe even your lifestyle subsequently?

Before you start off, there are a few things you need to know about. Maybe this will help you get more realistic in your planning.

• Close to 75% of a person's body mass is decided by genetics. If your genes determine that you will be a large person, then you are bound to be one. Accept that fact. Because no matter how much you work out or starve yourself, you will not get to look like an anorexic fashion model. Don't compare yourself to people with 'slim genes'. Just concentrate on shedding fat and getting healthy.

• Don't deprive yourself of basic nutrients. You'll only end up hurting yourself. You need to have some sustenance. Make sure you get it.

• Your diet plans should be attainable. So make them relevant to your individual needs and specifications.

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  Make specific goals and work out methods to achieve them. Don't say, "I am going to lose 10 kgs a month for the next three months." Such vague plans never work. Instead, tell yourself that you will aim to lose one kg a week for the next 10 weeks. And plan a diet that helps you attain this goal without depriving yourself of vital foods. Make an exercise chart. How much will you work out everyday? And how will you keep our food cravings at bay? Make specific plans. And stick to them everyday. Keep track of your success and failure.

• Don't expect success everyday. You're bound to slip up ever now and then. Don't go on a guilt trip about it or give up your dieting altogether. Just forgive yourself and continue with your diet. If you have stuck to your regimen for five days a week and slipped on the remaining two days, then consider the week a success. Motivate yourself to carry on.

• Don't overdo your planning. If our lifestyle has been sedentary all along, don't plan two hours of exercise everyday. It just won't work out. Instead plan half hour walks twice or thrice a day. Make it a point to move about as much as possible. Do some chores yourself instead of relying on domestic help.

• Always set a time frame. Tell yourself that you will walk twenty miles a week. That should make it a reasonable three miles a day. Make sure you walk those miles before the week is over. If you aren't strict about the time frame, you're going to have trouble reaching your goals.

• Always consult a doctor before you start. And go for regular check ups. If you are doing something wrong, you can stop it well in time after a consultation.

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