Successful change in behavior, such as losing weight, stopping smoking, or controlling anger, requires that we go through six stages. And the processes we use to change, our support network, rewards, and public commitment, will only be effective if we use them in the correct stage(s).
Lose Weight for Good, reviews these critical components of successful change as described in James Prochaska's book, Changing for Good, A Revolutionary Six-stage Program for Overcoming Bad Habits and Moving Your Life Positively Forward.