Before getting started lets talk motivation because it’s a very important part of any diet or exercise program. So you need to dig deep and find what motivates you. Ask yourself the question “What motivates me to want to lose weight?” Here are some prime examples for wanting to lose weight and get motivated:

• You’re tired of being overweight.
• Have a special event or occasion coming up in the near future
• To be a role model for your children and family
• For health purposes Because you want to date again
• You want to feel good about yourself and how you look
• You no longer want to shop in the plus size department
• You want to travel
• A new career or advancement
• To be able to visit amusement parks and enjoy all the rides
• Have a happy, healthy and prolonged life
• Make a bet with someone. Bet someone $100 that you can lose 20 lbs

You can even set a deadline if you want. Money motivates people to want to lose weight. Look at “The Biggest Loser” for example, this may work well for you if you’re a person who like to make bets and hates to lose. Great motivator don’t you think. Whatever motivates you keep bringing yourself back to it when you start to feel discouraged. If you ask me the best reason to lose weight or to do anything else is because you want to do it for yourself first and foremost.