10 reasons to lose weight

Extra weight is a total strain on your ticker. You need to get those extra pounds off to live into your golden years. Hey, anyone ever seen a fat old lady? Nope, didn't think so.

Okay, who has money to go out and buy a new wardrobe every few months? When you are on a plan to lose weight, go to the sally ann or value village. Pick out some stylish clothes on a lean budget. When they don't fit anymore, donate them back to where they came from. Jeez, you only paid $5 for that pair of pants, let em go already.

You don't want to show up at an event where people haven't seen you in years looking frumpy with your gut hanging over your pants do you? Don't you want to wow those people? Isn't it nice to have people coming up to you and saying "WOW, you look great!" knowing that they REALLY mean it?

Booking a flight to somewhere exotic? If you are over 300 pounds you may have to pay for two seats. Um, hello.... I opt for the cheap single seat and twice as many vacations!

It's no secret that the heavier you are, the harder it is to move around. The more you move, the more weight you will lose, of course, in conjunction with a healthy eating plan. Walking each day is a great way to start out. Try about 20 - 30 minutes at the most brisk pace you can manage. Once you have mastered that, try adding an extra 5 minutes to that total each week. You will absolutely see results in about four to six weeks.

Don't be a statistic. Shed those excess pounds now, whether is is 250 pounds or 25 pounds. Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, decreased libido, certain cancers, and liver disease - all caused by obesity. This is one problem that can definitely be solved. With a little persistence and dedication, you can do it. A great way to get started is to find a really good healthy eating plan and take the first step towards your goal.