Today Is the First Step to Your Better Life: Why do you want to lose weight? For many people it is as simple as wanting to look better or to look like they used to. Other people want to lose weight because their doctor told them to. Before you begin a weight loss program it's important to consider why you're starting it. - Do you want to look better? - Do you want to feel better? - Do you think you should lose weight? - Did someone tell you to lose weight? Analyze your reasons. They're important because reasons can become obstacles. Over the course of this book you're going to take a look at 12 steps to lose weight and keep it off for good. These are lifestyle changes. You're going to be developing habits. The only thing that's standing in your way of success is you. If you want to lose weight for reasons that aren't really motivating, then it's going to be a struggle. In fact, the very first thing we're going to discuss is mindset. Your approach to your weight loss is extremely important. If you're losing weight for someone else or because you think you should, then the process can be difficult.