The hardest step to any dieting is committing to that first step to make the necessary lifestyle changes.

Jill Williams with the St. Louis Dairy Council says a common mistake is trying to change everything at once and making the changes too drastic.

Williams says make small goals and do your best to reach those goals and keep doing down the list till you hit the ultimate goal you have.

Williams appeared as a guest on the Newstalk WTIM Morning Show.