Don't hide inside

One of the worse things you can do when trying to lose weight is get depressed about the whole ordeal. You also don't need to pull the blinds and hide behind closed doors because you don't feel attractive. You need to get out in the world and meet people and do things. It will take your mind off of your body and give you a whole new outlook on your live. Don't give in to your low moods because of your weight. Don't let it control you of your life.

Weight loss news from the Mayo Clinic

You hear the complaints every year. People groaning about the 5-10 pounds they packed on during the holidays. But for many people, too much weight is an every-day issue. Thousands of people are obese, and that means their health and quality of life can suffer. Surgery may be an option for some people, but for those who don't want surgery or can't have it for medical reasons, there is another option. Doctors at Mayo Clinic developed a liquid meal program geared toward people who need to lose a lot of weight. Video below:

New clothing the reward we give ourselves for losing weight

Do you shop for clothing with the idea of "when I lose a few more pounds, I'll fit into that?" If you do you are not alone. Many women actually reward themselves or use clothing as a goal to lose weight or a few dress sizes. Rather than using a tape measure to see how much we women have lost in inches, we use the "wow, I look great in this now," method of self gratification.

A doctor I once had years ago actually told me never to wear a pair of pants with an elastic waist band, because as I gained weight I would not notice it s fast as wearing a non-stretch waistband. She was right and I did indeed wear expanding pants as I got older and I felt bloated when I put on my non-stretch pants.

Clothing is a great tool. You can use it as a reward. When you see something you want to fit into in the next month or so, you don't have to feel guilty when you buy it on sale. It is also a wonderful indicator of weight loss or gain.

New Years resolutions

I suppose you have vowed to lose some weight or get in shape as your new year resolution. I personally don't make resolutions since I almost always abandon them several months into the year. What I will not do is pick up any new nasty habits. I have a friend that never smoked in her life and took up using those nasty habit forming e cigarettes. She claims she is not hurting her body but I just tell her that the research into the things is not complete since they are so new.

Do yourself a favor, if you can't keep your own promises to yourself then at least don't go out of your way to ruin your health. Do start any new habit forming addictions that you know you will be paying for later in life.