Weight loss:

     For best results start with a self assessment to determine if you are ready to loose weight?

Benefit -- You will know what you are ready for.

Your will know what support system you have in place.

You will know your strengths and weaknesses.

Starting Point. Initial assessment. Address previous diet attempts. List reasons you want to lose weight ..., to thine own self be true. Assess support system. Are the people in your life helping or hindering you from achieving your goals? Is there something you can do about the support system you have? Why do you want to loose weight? Is your reason or goal strong enough??? The literature indicates 90% of people that loose weight regain their weight over time. This indicates something is different for the 10% that succeed at maintaining their weight loss. Look at your goal if it is strong enough you will probably succeed in achieving your goal.

• Am I ready to loose weight?
• Why do I want to loose weight?
• Who am I loosing weight for?
• What have I tried before?
• What worked for me in the past, didn't work and why?
• What is my activity level?
• Do I have an accountability partner?
• What will be my measurable goals?
• How much weight do I want to loose?
• Why am I overweight?

·       When was the last time you attempted a weight loss program.

o   Days ago.

o   Weeks ago.

o   Years ago.

·       What was the last weight loss program or weight loss method you tried?     ___________________________________

·       Did you lose weight?  If you lost weight how long was it before you regained your weight. ______________________

·       List at least 5 reasons you believe you failed to lose or maintain your weight loss.