In other words, work with what you have and keep in mind that if you’re building muscle, it weighs more than fat, but takes up less space. Don’t gauge your success on pounds alone. Take your body measurements—chest, waist, hips, arms and thighs—regularly to chart your overall progress. You may be losing inches off your body even if the scale seems stuck at the same number.

If you have a large amount of weight to lose, consider breaking your overall weight loss goal into smaller goals. Knowing that you’ve achieved each critical step along the path to your goal weight goes a long way toward keeping you motivated. Reward yourself with small, but meaningful gestures when you reach your goals—a new pair of jeans, a haircut or a yoga class.

Reward Yourself
Rewarding yourself when you achieve one of your Successful weight loss As you reach your weight-loss goals, give yourself small rewards. Schedule a day at a luxury spa or go on a shopping trip to buy new clothes for your new fit figure. You've worked hard!

Be Patient
Even though you know that you didn’t gain the extra weight in a month, it’s hard not to want to lose it all quickly. Setting a realistic weight loss goal includes setting a reasonable amount of time in which to lose it. One to two pounds per week is generally considered a healthy rate of weight loss.

Although you may lose more weight per week when you first start dieting, eventually your body’s metabolism will adjust to the changes you’ve made. Some people hit plateaus where, despite doing all the things that worked for them before, they’ve temporarily stopped losing weight. This may or may not happen for you, but be prepared for the possibility by having a plan in place to help you overcome any discouragement.

Keep a Food Diary
A lot of people consistently underestimate the amount of food they eat throughout the day, and when you’re trying to lose weight, every calorie counts. Keeping a food diary that lists each item you consume during the course of the day helps you to maintain awareness around where your calories are coming from.

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