Here are some suggestions that you may follow to lose your extra pounds.

• Be clear about your objectives. Before you begin your weight loss program ask yourself why you want to lose weight and how much do you want to lose. Better still; write down these answers in a notebook.
  
  
• Think of all the positive changes that will take place once you lose weight. For example you will look better, have greater self- esteem and also have reduced health risks. These factors will motivate you to start your fitness regimen and to keep going.
  
  
• Consult a specialist and get her approval before beginning your weight loss regime.
  
  
• Work out under the guidance of a personal trainer or coach from the very beginning.
  
  
• Set small, specific and realistic goals like reducing 1 pound in a week. Such goals are easier to attain and to stay focused on. Keep in mind your energy level and health condition while setting these goals.
  
  

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• Write down your goals and also mention the time limit. In this way you will be able to measure how far you have succeeded.
  
  
• Do not set negative goals like 'Do not eat chocolates.' Instead list out the things you need to do like including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables for your meals.
  
  
• Reward yourself when you reach a goal. For example you can buy yourself a new book, a lipstick or anything that you value.
  
  
• Plan carefully. Do not force yourself to stick to a diet that is comprised of foods you do not like. You should also plan alternative strategies to cope with emotional eating.
  
  
• Never skip your meals. Eat 5 small meals consisting of natural foods. Avoid refined and processed foods as far as possible. Your aim should be to burn more calories than you consume.
  
  
• Do not weigh yourself on a daily basis as it will discourage you. Instead weigh once a week preferably in the same time and day.
  
  
• Do not get discouraged and quit in the middle. You have to be extremely patient throughout. Remember that you would like to remain healthy and in shape for the rest of your life.
  
  
• As a beginner, you may not join a gym and can very well start at home. Perhaps the only equipment you will need is a set of dumbbells.

There is no better time to lose weight than now. In other words once you are convinced that you need to lose weight do not delay. Start your fitness regimen immediately. Do not stop until you have reached your goal. Maintain it thereafter so that you do not become overweight again. Remember that if you could do it once you can do it forever with little effort.

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