Commitment: Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Successful Reality

"I'm going to do this thing."
- Lynn Merritt

For those of you who know me, I'm a very creative person; yet, at the same time, I tend to be a practical thinker too.  I don't mind following routines and plans when working with a weight loss regime.  I like to have a solid foundation within a plan.  It is my opinion to be successful with permanent weight loss we must have a guideline, or a foundation in place.  It's really quite easy; we must follow a diet that fits us and exercise.  We must commit to a lifestyle change and develop a health-minded consciousness to lose and keep the weight off.

Let's talk about the big C:  Commitment.  First of all, no one and I'll emphasize, no one can make us lose weight.  We have to want to "do this thing" for ourselves.  How many of us, over the years, have tried to lose weight; yet, were not really committed?  When we are ready to work on weight loss and for the right reasons, we become invincible!  We do it. 

Because it takes effort to make the commitment to start and stay on a weight loss plan as a lifestyle, try to resolve any other emotional issues going on in your life.  As you work on your physical changes, a good balance is to take care of your mind and spirit too.  An excellent way to work within the foundation of balance is to surround yourself with supportive people who will be there for you, body, mind and spirit. 
Ideally, those closest to you should be the best support; however, if you feel family or friends are not the most supportive, seek out a support group either in person or online.  There are plenty of them out there.  Find the people who share your new way of thinking and desire a healthier lifestyle too.  You can do it and it is ultimately your responsibility to commit to a plan for your health, but you don't have to do it alone!

When you have that commitment to do something good for yourself, make sure you have a plan, stick to it, seek support, be realistic, exercise, and make it all a lifestyle habit.  I have the complete confidence in you that you can "do this thing" too!  Lynn