How many of your New Year's resolution start out with "I want to lose x amount of pounds" as if just saying it were some kind of magic mantra.

As if the weight would just fall off, in response to the spoken words!

Why do we not want to pay the price for anything? Gaining weight is not an overnight effect and it will NOT be reversed overnight. The price of losing weight is choosing a proper diet plan and exercise routine.

And it takes discipline and, yes, WILLPOWER! No matter what you do eat, you will always have to say "NO!" to something, sometime. Choices, choices that's life!

Our society is becoming one of "it's not my fault" formerly known as "the devil made me do it".

Well, let me tell you this, unless you have a physical/medical condition that makes it impossible to lose weight, it is your fault and it is your responsiblilty to lose those unwanted, unhealthy, unsightly and inconvenient pounds.

The sooner you start to accept this fact the better you will feel, both physically and emotionally.

One of the greatest confidence building tool in our lives, is when we set a goal and achieve it.

Some things in our lives are more under our control than others. Losing weight is one of those things.

And while, not every diet is suitable for everyone, with the increasing plethora from which to choose , you should certainly be able to find one that fits your needs, lifestyle and personality.

So, without further excuses, let's get started taking the steps that will get "losing weight" crossed off next New Year's resolution list!