DESIRE -: Let’s say you have been carrying excess weight and are just plain fed up with those extra lbs then you must have that feeling of desire to lose it.

Think back to the times you were a bit lighter. Everyday things you took for granted as in walking wasn't’t a problem, now you feel out of breath. Going up a flight of stairs before with no problem now you are out of breath. Playing with the children or grandchildren, difficulty lifting or bending to pick them up just a couple of reasons to shed the unwanted weight.

Over weight also contributes to your health as in to name only one of many, cardiovascular disease.

Why carry all these unwanted pounds around with you every day, let’s face it you wouldn't carry say half a dozen 2 lb bags of sugar with you all the time so why do we allow ourselves to lug about extra pounds that we could do well without. And remember it isn't doing our health any favors whatsoever.

Commit -: Once you have Desired the above the next step towards you healthy life style has to be commit yourself into losing the weight.

Where do you start I hear you say, well here goes whether you like it or not, dieting it’s not the best choice of words, as you say boring old diets I have them coming out of my ears. Stop right there, dieting doesn't have to be boring.

Dieting doesn't mean starving yourself, it means cutting down on you intake ie: smaller portions, counting the calories a must for any weight controlled program.

Eating healthy foods as in lean fat trimmed skinless meat, chicken, venison, pork, lamb etc.

Any type of fresh or frozen fish as long as it isn't coated with batter or breadcrumbs.

Some dairy products ie: eggs preferably one per day, full or semi skimmed milk and any type of half fat cheese.

Here are some ways to avoid hunger. Drink plenty of water and don’t mistake thirst for hunger. Add lots of vegetables to bulk up a meal and when pre-pairing a meal cut up a few extra to store in the fridge

Eat foods high in fiber such as whole meal or whole grain breads and cereals.

The soluble fiber found in oats, pulses and apples is released slowly and helps to keep hunger at bay; it may also help lower your cholesterol.

Lastly eat fruit or yogurt between as a snack between meals.

Dieting doesn't have to be boring as you can see as you still have plenty choice as long as you watch your calorie intake.

What about joining a slimming club, lots of them out there and the reason there are lots of them is people like you wanting to gain the healthy lifestyle they once had.

Slimming clubs are there to help you and give you support when needed. Speak to complete strangers exchange experiences about your weight loss or give you and you them encouragement to carry on. If you seem to be struggling a bit because let’s face it you will struggle at some point in you program so this is a good way to get encouragement and remember the complete strangers you met when joining up to the club may even turn out to be good friends.

You could also go onto the web as there is an abundance of information for free it is up to you whom you choose but please doing it.

Achieve -: Now that you have achieved your goal and that is to lose weight the healthy way, you will reflect on the past and say I will never go back to my previous unhealthy lifestyle.

If you can stand up hand on heart and say that, then you will have Achieved.