There are two basic motivations for weight loss. Maintaining a healthy weight and eating well are both done for the same reasons one exercises, doesn t smoke, drinks alcohol in moderation, and gets sufficient sleep. All of these things make one feel healthy and fit both physically and mentally. The other motivators for weight loss are often less discussed because they are more personal or psychological. When someone is unhappy with his or her body and concerned with being over weight, it often becomes a social barrier.
Many people avoid activities because they feel unfit and thus unworthy.
Many physical and social activities are suspended because of a low self-image. They avoid places where they will be exposed, like the beach or the gym. They also avoid relationships, intimacy and even searching for jobs. These strong inhibitions often lead to depression, thus compounding the initial weight problem. Being over weight is not a minor problem and should never be disregarded.