reached epidemic proportions. We as a nation have become obsessed with the idea of losing weight.

Weight loss products are a multi-million dollar business. Each and everyday those of us who are overweight or obese search for the perfect solution to our problem-how to lose those unwanted pounds.

There are diets, books on diets, diet pills, herbal supplements, exercise programs, weight loss programs, prepared foods, diet drinks and the list goes on.

Industry statistics reveal that the average person attempting to lose weight changes weight loss products or programs about every six months. This makes one wonder if anyone is successfully losing weight.

Well, I'm about to reveal to you "The Magic Formula" for losing weight and keeping it off forever. It consists of three steps. When you truly grasp the basic truth of what I disclose to you, you will be that much closer to your goal.

Implement what I tell you and you will never have a weight problem again. Here are the three steps to "The Magic Formula".

Step 1- This, believe it or not, is the most crucial step. Without this you are fated to have a see-saw experience in your attempts to lose weight.

This is it - Make Up Your Mind!

I see this on just about every weight loss list that has been published. It is common to see this one as setting or writing down your goals. Interestingly, I don't see weight loss experts giving

the emphasis that this step deserves.

Making up your mind is much more involved than writing your goal down on a piece of paper. It is much more than cutting out pictures of models wearing a swimsuit and putting them on your fridge.

To genuinely make up your mind, to establish a personal

conviction, you must go deep inside, discover that reserve of inner strength and make your number one priority your weight loss program.

When this is done properly, every step that you take will lead you to your goal. Even your missteps. Conversely, not establishing your goal concretely will make your missteps into obstacles that you can not overcome.

Step 2- Change your diet. This is the truth, plain and simple, dieting does not work. In the past if you have tried dieting, you are aware of the yo-yo effect that it causes. You lose weight and gain it back. Then you repeat the process.

One must understand that getting fat does not happen in a vacuum. When you eat commercial food, processed food, food with preservatives and chemicals, you will gain weight and put your health at risk.

Every living creature has a food source that is appropriate for its consumption. For humans, it is whole grains, beans, vegetables, seeds, nuts and fruit.

Here is a simple truth. If you can make these foods the largest percentage of your diet two things will happen. When you use this approach you will lose weight effortlessly. Your health will improve. It is that simple.

Step 3- You probably need more physical activity. Regular exercise accomplishes much more than just burning calories.

Exercise gets our blood moving. It improves our mood and clears our mind. It gives us confidence. In other words, it makes us feel better. Have you ever noticed that it is easier to accomplish our goals when we feel better?

Whenever possible, the best type of exercise is natural. Going for a walk, jogging, riding a bike or swimming. Any activity that you can do daily for between a half hour and an hour will work just fine. Figure out what it is that you enjoy and just do it.

There you have it, "The Magic Formula" for weight loss. Take some time and consider how you can implement these

changes into your life. I guarantee that once you do you will be very happy with the results.