Reaching your weight loss goal

October 24, 5:56 PMNew Orleans Fitness ExaminerDenise Thornton

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Reaching your weight loss goal requires having reasonable weight loss expectations .  A healthy weight loss  of 1 - 2 lbs per week and a reasonable amount of time to lose the weight are good ideas to keep in mind.  Remember that the weight came on over a period of time and it will take some time to lose it.  Also, expect setbacks and  possibly hit a plateau.  But keep moving forward and you will overcome and reach your goal.

Your commitment to reaching your goal is a big factor in your weight loss success. Your exercise and nutritional plans become easier as you experience and acknowledge any small success.  For instance,  a partial list of success includes better sleep, better self image, less anxiety, eating one less slice of pizza, drinking more water, taking smaller bites, eating at your dining table, maintaining your weekly workout schedule.  One day at a time, one success at a time lead to one successful weight loss.