If you are struggling with weight loss then stop trying to lose weight. Many of us that worry too much about the additional weight that we carry around are hurting ourselves without even knowing it. There are chemicals which are released into the system whenever we stress over certain things that help to retard the body in such a way as it will not lose weight. If you really want to lose weight for a lifetime then get onto a healthy regime where you are eating the right things throughout the day and getting a good amount of healthy exercise. By doing these two things not only will you feel better in your mind and body, you will begin to notice that the weight is melting off of your body.