Lose weight and find your inner motivation

Your motivation for weight loss success

Your inner motivation is what drives you to get up every morning, to go to work, or to do something that you really don't want to do.

It's also what drives you and your weight loss goals. No one else but you can make up your mind to lose weight.

You need to find out what that one thing is that's going to keep you focused on your weight loss goals – especially on those really tough days.

What's your inner motivation?

Think about it for a second... Why do you want to lose weight?

For energy? To slip into your skinny jeans? To feel good about yourself? Or simply to shed a few extra kilos?

Whatever the reason, your motivation is what's going to get you shedding weight and feeling great.

If you need a little inspiration for your weight loss goals, have a look at some of these ideas...

Healthy motivation ideas

• A healthy celebrity you admire, like Brooke Burke or Jennifer Hudson

• Pictures of the beach

• A sexy dress you want to wear and feel great in

• Inspirational quotes or sayings stuck to your mirror and fridge

• Encouraging weight loss support groups or a friend

• More time with positive friends and family who will keep you motivated

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