I can't remember my administrator password for iMac

I can't remember my administrator password for my mac. Any suggestions?

http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/24/reset-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-password/
http://osxdaily.com/2011/09/19/change-password-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-without-knowin g-current-password/

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