The best weapon in the weight loss arsenal is the mirror. You look in the mirror, you see the truth. You can’t keep lying and denying when you see what you look like on top of how you feel.

Getting straight is the key to starting on the right track. And the only way you’ll do that is to tell the truth. Stop saying you don’t have a problem. Forget blaming “the lifestyle” or the restaurants. None of us are “big-boned”. Sure, there may be genetics involved, but nobody made you order that batch of home fries.

Lie to yourself all you want. It won’t make you feel any healthier. It won’t change anything. You have to dump the excuses and end the lies. Taking responsibility is the only way you will ever get on the road to better health.

OK…that’s the cold, harsh dose of reality. Now, let’s talk about what you should begin doing.

1. How about asking your spouse what he or she thinks about your weight. Bet you’ll hear a lot of tough love.
2. See your doctor. Get them to recommend a consultation with a Registered Dietitian. Spill it all and listen to what the RD says.
3. Start tracking what you eat by keeping a food diary. You’ll discover that logging meals like you log miles will tell you right where you need to change.
4. If you’re affiliated with a company, find out what sort of wellness programs they offer and then use them.

Sitting waiting for it to happen, means nothing will happen. So, get started! Follow the meal plan designed by the professionals. Chart your progress. Celebrate your milestones. Taking the positive path forward is the best way – the only way – to make the types of changes you need to start living a new life.