What's the best motivation for losing weight?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

A lot of people want to lose weight to drop a dress size or fit into their old jeans. In this video, weight loss guru Tony Horton talks with Dr. Oz about the most motivating reasons to get fit.

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Motivation and Weight Loss

Whether its skinny jeans, that bikini, or more importantly, your health, everyone has their own reasons for wanting to lose weight. But most people can't do it without a little extra motivation. And that reason often has a lot to do with the success of your weight loss. Some motivational weight loss tips include finding inspiration in the little things and rewarding yourself for a job well done. But whatever gets you moving, always remember that making the decision to lose weight is going to lead you to a better quality of life and sometimes that can be motivation enough.

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