We have all set them, and we will revisit them again around January 1st. For some reason each year we feel it will be different this time around - only to forget the new gym membership, new clothes and new found inspiration about six weeks into the year.

"Why do New Years Resolutions fail us year after year?" Or a better questionis, Why do we fail them? I believe it comes down to this; anytime you postpone the start of something, means it is not urgent or serious enough in your life. When something bad happens to you, what do you do? You move it, you make decisions, you dont think about it you just move forward.

You will only follow through on your weight loss program when the consequences become your reality. -From Greg Ryan's e book Truth or Consequences?

Almost all the people that I have counseled over the years in weightloss have been successful in keeping it off because at some moment in time they said, Thats it, no more options. I am starting right now. No need to wait, just move forward and stop talking yourself out of it.

Who says, you have to wait until New Years Eve to start feeling better, losing some weight and having more energy. Start with these suggestions:

Make a list of reasons to start today.

Make a list of things that are preventing you from starting today.

Make a list of people that can encourage you to start today.

Why wait? Start today. Stop talking yourself out of feeling better.

Greg Ryan

Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert and former employee of Kathy Smiths. Body building champion, public speaker and personal trainer to the stars. He is a best selling author of the Changing from the "INSIDE OUT" through real behavior change, smart eating and effective exercising.

Greg also is CEO of two successful weight loss and behavior change companies in Louisville, Kentucky. In his spare time he runs an internet weight loss e-book website.