Whether you have 10kg, 25kg, 50kg or more to lose, that number can seem pretty daunting and might put you off getting started.

Those goals are made up of much smaller units that can be reached more quickly, giving you more opportunities to celebrate and reducing the overwhelm of the long-term target.

Yes, have that ultimate goal in mind, but try keeping your daily focus on the molehill rather than the mountain.

Weight loss of 1/2 lb (0.2kg) a week is brilliant, and when it’s done consistently, you’ll keep ticking over nicely. Plus, at that slow, steady rate, you’ll minimise the impact your fat-loss efforts have on your day to day life.

So, set a micro goal for this week, then the next week, and the next. You’ll soon polish off that elephant, no Rennie required.