There are a lot of reasons we want to lose weight. For example, there are short-term goals like swimsuit season, a wedding, or looking good for a high school reunion. Or as a resolution for the New Year
These goals can give you a burst of motivation, but they're fleeting. The big events in our lives come and go and we lose our motivation. By February most of us have thrown our New Year resolution to the side and are back to our old ways. Some of us try to lose weight for social reasons, like dating and making new friends. Then, of course, there are health reasons that make us want to get rid of excess body fat like heart disease, diabetes, fatigue, joint pain, and more. Most weight loss books tell you the process of slimming down requires sacrifice; you have to sacrifice the foods you love;