The weight loss industry has a secret:

body fat loss

doesn't have to be that hard...and itdoesn't have to be expensive. Of course if they told you that the bloated fat-loss industrywould stand to lose millions, probably billions. We all know deep down inside that thereis no magic pill, but we don't like to face up to the truth: While it does take work anddiligence to stick to a body fat loss plan, it's really not that hard. So let's start down theroad to

life wellness

...First things first: in order to start losing the weight you need a well-defined goal, and youneed a reason why that goal is important. "I want to lose weight" is not a goal. Here's areasonable goal: I will lose 5 pounds a month until I've lost 20 pounds 4 months fromnow. Now, you also need to couple this with the "why" for your goal, as in why this isimportant to you. Here's are some examples: I want to be healthy and fit so that I canrun, jump and play with my grandkids; I want to get back to my high school weight so Ican show off at my reunion; or, I want to reduce my blood pressure and finally get off themedication. These "why" reasons need to be emotionally charged for you so that theycan act as real incentive.OK...now for the "work" part: Exercise. Exercise is key to body fat loss…andlifewellness in general. If you don't already belong to a gym or fitness club, I wouldrecommend it. You'll need access to weights, and occasionally the treadmill, for most of your workouts. If you're disciplined, then a home gym will suffice, but I've found that it'stoo easy to avoid workouts at home. If you've never set foot in a gym before they can bedaunting places, admittedly. But...understand that it's in your best interest to start goingregularly. The first month is the hardest. After that, assuming you're going regularly, it becomes habit. Also, if you're new to the gym environment, enlist the help of a trainer.Many gyms offer some free training with a new membership, and a trainer can show youthe ropes on the equipment and provide incentive to workout.I highly recommend spending fully 80 percent of your gym time on the "free" weights,meaning dumbbells and barbells, and body weight resistance exercises. Exercises donewith this equipment works a greater range of muscles than the machines you see at thegym, and it's harder to "cheat" to complete the exercise. Specifically, your workoutsshould revolve around three exercises, regardless of gender, in my opinion: the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift. These exercises work the most muscles at once anddeliver the absolute most bang for your buck.You don't need to spend endless hours in the gym to see results, which is a persistentmisconception. Another misconception is that you'll get too muscular. Few people havethe genetic potential to get that big naturally, and those that do spend an incredibleamount of time in the gym. For you and I, building some muscle creates a lean tonedlook, and burns more calories, meaning you will experience greater body fat loss. For guidance with the exercises above, check with a trainer if you're not familiar with themechanics or proper form. And it should go without saying that you should check withyour doctor before starting any new exercise routine or diet program, especially if youhave dietary restrictions now.