Did You Think Losing Weight Was Easy?

There are many reasons why so many people fail at losing weight. However there is one that I think outranks all of the others.

It is very hard work.

Now, I am not implying that anyone who had been unsuccessful at losing weight is lazy, far from it. But many people simply go into it with unrealistic expectations, became disenchanted when weight doesn't just fall off and tell themselves that it is just not worth it.

But the truth is, you are going to have to work very hard and make permanent changes to your lifestyle.

How many people do you know who have lost a great deal of weight only to put it all back on, possibly even with a few bonus pounds? When this happens, you can almost bet that the dieter tried something such as diet pills or a fad diet that gave them temporary results and didn't require them to work very hard. However, eventually all of these types of programs fail and the cycle of failure continues.

Losing weight is not glamorous, nor fun, not even exciting as it might appear on television. Prepare yourself for that before diving into a weight loss program or you will become frustrated very quickly.

First and foremost, you must have a plan. Find a weight loss program that involves adopting healthy life habits such as exercising and learning how to eat properly. Stay away from fad diets, pill, surgery, or supplements.

Secondly, don't be fooled by slick advertising and Photoshopped pictures. It looks so easy when you see before and after pictures in magazines or on television but that is all smoke and mirrors.

Weight will not disappear on its own. It will take you becoming familiar with healthy eating, exercise, and good habits to make it happen. But most of all, it will take a tremendous effort on your part, diligence and willpower.

My father was fond of saying that, "Hard Work Never Killed Anybody"! This was never truer than for those who are beginning the long journey to weight loss. Don't look for the easy way out. Get a plan and commit yourself to success. Do these things and it will happen!

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