In a society that is focused on immediate and tangible rewards, there are bound to be repercussions.

For many of us, a delicious piece of chocolate cake is a “well deserved” reward after a long week (sometimes day…but who’s counting?) at work, after a quick workout, or after a week of bland but nutritious foods. As much as we may love this rewards system, we certainly do not love those expanding waistlines.So how do we lose what we’ve gained and prevent it from coming back?

The secret to successful weight loss is almost deceptively simple and I know that we have all heard it before: calories in must be less than calories out.

Don’t try to deny that you’ve heard this before! The reason why we’ve all heard it before, is because it is true.

Weight loss is not rocket science. We all know that if we eat too much, we will gain weight. Makes sense right?

There is no magic pill and no hidden secret to attaining successful weight loss. Having the discipline to stick to a healthy diet and taking personal responsibility to maintain a healthy lifestyle is the hard part.

Check back here to find out what I think are the crucial steps to maintaing self-discipline and motivation to stick to a healthy diet and exercise plan.