Mark Twain said that quitting smoking was one of the easiest things he ever did and he could prove it because he had done it a hundred times.

You’ll probably agree with me that setting weight loss goals is easy, staying with them isn’t.

It’s possible that you weren’t as ready to lose weight as you thought you were. It’s also possible that you aren’t as tough emotionally as you thought you were. No big deal, stuff like that can be fixed.

Take heart, no matter what caused you to throw in the towel you aren’t doomed to failure. Just get back on your feet and give ‘er another go.

Here are 8 weight loss motivation tips that practically guarantee that you will achieve your weight loss goals.

1. Written Weight Loss Goal

The common denominator among successful people is that they write down their goals in detail. If it works for them it’ll work for you too.

Write down exactly how much weight you plan to lose and what dress size or waist size you will be.

2. Written Weight Loss Date

Choosing a date that you would like to accomplish your weight loss goal can be a little scary.

Don’t set a date that is unrealistic, like, “Lose 50 Pounds By Next Week”. Ain’t gonna happen. Experts recommend losing only one or two pounds per week.

3. Focus on What You Will Get When You Succeed.

Mentally focus on what you will accomplish by losing your excess weight. You will feel better, look better, have more energy and be much healthier. Those are only four things to focus on but you can probably come up with a much longer list.

4. Summarize Your Goal

After you have decided on your weight loss goal with a conclusion date write it out on a few peel and stick notes and post it around your house so that you can be reminded of them several times per day.

5. Track Your Progress

– Keep a simple notebook or diary of your progress.
– Weigh yourself once per week.
– Take body measurements.
– Take a good look at yourself in the mirror.

You want to actually see and feel your body changing over the course of the next few months.

6. Prepare for Negative Input From Yourself

Don’t be your own worst enemy. If you mess up by eating something you shouldn’t then quickly get over it. Losing weight is as tough emotionally as it is physically.

Crowd out any negative thoughts with positive ones.

7. Prepare for Negative Input From Others

Chances are that not everybody in your circle of family and friends will be as excited as you are about your weight loss goals. Spend as much time as you can with positive people who will keep you up mentally and not drag you down.

8. Reward Your Successes

There are many ways that you can reward your successes. Some people treat themselves to a movie or a cheat meal.

Here’s a reward that won’t cost you a thing and will be a lot of fun.

When you start getting close to your weight loss goal try on some new clothes to see how you will look. Don’t buy the clothes yet. This is just a teaser to encourage you to lose the rest of the weight you are shooting for.

Conclusion

More people fail to achieve their weight loss goals through lack of motivation than for any other reason.

That won’t happen to you if you follow these weight loss motivation tips and make sure you write down your goals, read them every day, track your progress, prepare yourself for negative input and reward yourself for success.