There are times when it can be really hard to muster up the self motivation to improve your lot in life - especially when it comes to diet and health in general. Sometimes a logical approach can be helpful in these circumstances - when you look at the size of the benefits available compared to the “price” to be paid then it can help to put things into perspective and galvanise you into action. For example, something as simple and painless as using low fat milk in your coffee can give you good benefits in terms of health and weight loss.