Do you really want to lose weight?

One of the questions you really need to ask yourself before getting into the weight loss journey is whether you really want to lose weight. A definite and sincere answer to this question will save you a lot of time, money and frustration. People have a lot reasons to wish that they can lose weight but as soon as they find the first obstacle they forget everything and quit. If you are certain as to why you need to lose weight and you convince yourself that you really want to do it then everything else will be easier.

What it happens many times is that people are worried about their weight loss problem but they are too bored to do something about it. They believe that they will never make it and they are reluctant to take the first step. This is until they find out that one of their friends managed to lose those extra pounds or until they see those super fit models advertising fitness equipment on night TV.

This is the point where they start thinking “I want to lose weight” and some of them may even pick up the phone and buy a piece of exercise equipment believing that in a few weeks time they will become thin and fit and look like those models. Unfortunately the majority of these cases fail because there are no miracles when it comes to losing weight. No exercise equipment, weight loss pill or diet can help you lose weight fast and without effort. If you really want to lose weight then you have to do something more than watching fitness equipment on TV or wishing that you could lose weight; you need to get into action, work hard and then enjoy your new self.

Above any diet or exercise routine the most important factor that will help you lose weight is your determination to lose pounds and feel better. The power of your inner self is the driving force behind your efforts and the more motivation you have the easier will be the process. You need to convince yourself that being overweight is a situation that has to stop and that the only way to stop it is by working hard towards achieving your goals. It is very important that you have a plan to follow and equally important that you have inspiration sources to keep you motivated until the end.

The plan will help you measure your progress and take corrective actions and the inspiration sources will help you bypass the many obstacles and failures that will come your way. In your plan set clear milestones and think about the tools you will use to meet those targets. Think about the diet to follow and how you plan to workout (frequency, duration, type of exercise) and also about your ultimate goal i.e. how many pounds you want to lose at the end. For inspiration think about people who can support you (family, friends) or other ways to get emotional support.

Visualize yourself at the end of the process and try to imagine how great you will feel. Every time you find a difficulty do not get discouraged but consider this as an opportunity to try harder for faster results.

Weight loss is not that hard if you approach it correctly. All it takes is a step-by-step approach, patience and internal power. Thousands of people have to deal with this problem everyday and hundreds of people are able to find a solution. With a bit of self confidence you can be one of them.