Start with your ideal body weight. Why do you want to lose weight? Do you want to lose it to fit into your clothes? Do you want to lose it so you feel more confident? Make a list of the different reasons behind your weight loss and tape this list all over your house. Make sure it's on the fridge and cupboards so you won't grab for a snack. Having a constant reminder behind your weight loss decision will make it so much easier for you to commit to your weight loss goals and stay motivated.

Use goals and rewards to help yourself stay motivated about weight loss. It's not easy to lose weight; it takes hard work, dedication, and time. You need to have a strong commitment to improving your health. Use some rewards to help yourself stay motivated along the way. Perhaps you can use some rewards like going out to the movies with your friends or buying a new pair of jeans. Use rewards that you really want as this will help you push yourself harder to obtain them. The goals you use need to be attainable. Some people set such high expectations on themselves that they are disappointed when they don't come true. Instead of burning yourself out, set some smaller goals along the way like losing 1-2 pounds a week.

A great way to get motivated to lose weight is to hire one of your friends to nag you. This person will be responsible for calling you daily to ask if you have exercised and then calling you again in an hour if you haven't done it yet. Use your friend as a punishment as the annoying phone calls will motivate you to exercise just so your friend will stop calling and harassing you. If you struggle to exercise on your own, ask your friend to help you. They can help you stick to a schedule and will probably be willing to come out and exercise with you. Exercising is much easier when you have a buddy to do it with.

Stop eating the fatty foods and make healthier food choices. To help yourself do this, quit buying the potato chips and other unhealthy snacks. When you have the urge to snack, grab for some fresh vegetables or fruits. If you have a craving for chips, opt for some rice cakes. By removing the snacks, you will remove your temptation to snack. Let everyone around you know that you are trying to lose weight and improve your health. They can be beneficial in helping you stop snacking and they can help to remind you to purchase healthier lunches when you go out.

Write down a list of all the different reasons why you don't exercise right now. Once you have this list written down, go through each reason and determine if it is a valid excuse. Really, there is no reason why you should not be exercising for at least 30 minutes a day. If you are overweight, there is no reason why you should not be eating healthier. Writing a list will help you become more aware of the damage you are causing your body. This list can help you find the inner strength you need to get outside and start moving!