5 Steps to Melt Away Ugly Belly Fat and Lose Weight Permanently for 2011

Yes everyone it's that time of year once again when many will eat as much as they can and then, go into "life reflecting mode" and will make New Year's resolutions but break them within the first 3 months of the New Year. Guess what the number one New Year's resolution is? You guessed it, losing weight.

Why do most people fail at weight loss?

So why do so many people fail at fat loss and what can you do to ensure your success for this new year? Well this is what this article is about so keep reading.

1. No silver bullet or magic potions.

The first thing you need to realize is that there is no magic weight loss pill or silver bullet for losing weight and getting in shape. Permanent weight loss requires consistent effort and some dedication. The first thing you need to do is stop looking for a short cuts.

Sure you will find many fad diets around and I guarantee you don't even go looking they will find you, and you might see some mediocre results with some of these "quick fix" diets out there but none of them are sustainable and they will inevitably come to an end, so once the diet is over, so is the weight loss. Think about it, who can eat one meal a day with only 200 calories forever? That is not even living that's torcher, and yet many people will fall for these diets with the hope of losing weight.

2. No real commitment or plan.

If you are serious about shedding pounds for good, and you want to increase your chances for success, then you must write down a plan, with your goals and your intended results. Most people start a program with no goals or real plans clearly defined. Write down what you want to accomplish (your overall goal) and break them up into smaller manageable and achievable increments. Write down why you need to lose weight, all your reasons and what your main motivating factor is.

Invest in a good weight loss personal journal, and have it close by so you can review your progress and goals often.

3. Embrace change with a positive attitude!

Make changes to your physical surroundings and I would suggest you start with your kitchen. Get rid of all the junk foods and fattening snacks and replace them with healthy wholesome nutritious foods. What some people fail to realize is that you can eat as much as you want and still lose weight! I am taking about great tasting foods that are just as great tasting and satisfying as the junk food, but with far fewer calories and extra junk. Eat to your heart's content; you just have to make sure it's the right kind of foods. Despite what you might have been told, all calories are not created equal, so make right food choices.

Dedicate a place in or around your home where you can do some simple workouts. You have to approach your mission like a business, and that's because it is serious business! If you are going to go walking then identify a place that is close to home, convenient, and safe.

4. Seek out other like-minded people who will hold you accountable.

You should not try to do this on your own. You know that if left up to you, you might not feel like walking today, so you need others who will help to motivate you, keep you on track and it's a lot more fun doing it with a partner who also wants the same thing.

5. Get a comprehensive weight loss system

Effective and permanent weight loss all starts with a high quality program. Whenever you are looking at a program make sure it incorporates the most important fat loss elements such as a proper nutritious diet with a sound, fulfilling dietary meal plans for your entire day with an extensive variety of recipes, a good workout plan that will boost your metabolism so you can supercharge your results, one that will support you along the way and includes great strategies and proven techniques for permanent losing the weight. You need a plan that will track your progress and evaluating your results as you move toward the body you have always wanted.

Stephen e Robertson is the Co-founder of the www.MyLEANFatLoss.com and is a weight loss and fitness coach with several years of experience and acquired knowledge in the weight loss and fitness field. See the only weight loss program he uses with his clients and the only one he recommends for quick, lasting weight loss and fitness!