The hardest part of losing weight successfully is finding a way to keep the pounds off in the long term. After initial weight-loss occurs, we often find ourselves getting lazy or complacent with our programs or diets. We need to find continual motivation for sticking with our programs and diets. How can we do this? We must discover one thing that drives us the most. The top two reasons for getting fit is for our health and to just plain look good! However, those might be too easy and too broad to keep us sufficiently motivated. Take some time to go deeper into why you really want to shed some pounds. Focus on whatever that might be, keep a regular journal of your success and difficulties and stay vigilant in your fight to stay fit!