Isn't it funny how we can gain weight at such a slow and steady pace that we don't really see whats happening.
For most of us there is a defining moment when you look at yourself and realize just how much weight you've gained.
Weight gain almost always happens in the "background" of your life.
Sometimes it takes a wake up call to realize where you are and often this wake up call is enough to inspire you to change.
One of the real debilitating aspects of being overweight is the fact that you lose your confidence.
Most overweight people are embarrassed by their bodies and end up living a life of quiet desperation.
Apart from being overweight the excess fat often causes stretch marks all over your body.
These stretch marks is an indication that you have way too much body fat because your skin is being stretch beyond its limits.
So, what does it take to lose the weight, get rid of the stretch marks and regain your body confidence? Well, firstly you have to set yourself a real inspiring goal.
Something like being able to get into your bikini again can be a powerful goal.
Once you have a clear picture of exactly where you want to be, you need to start taking action.
There are hundreds of weight loss programs and guess what - the vast majority of them do work.
The difference is whether you will make it work.
It takes hard work, dedication and breaking through the short term pain of change.
If you have stretch marks then its a little harder to get over that.
There are a number of stretch mark creams you can use and many of them are quite effective over the long term.
If you have a severe problem then you can look into laser surgery but in time a healthy lifestyle will allow it to fade away.
Getting your body confidence back is the result of making the changes.
Confidence comes from feeling good about yourself and feeling good about yourself is the result of biting the bullet and making things happen.