Success... in life or in weight loss we are all searching for it aren't we? 

If I told you I had this secret to achieving success would you be eager to hear more? 

Well, guess what it's your lucky day I do have the secret to achieving that success you are searching for. 

In all my years as a weight loss coach, I have worked with so many clients and all of my clients who successfully lose weight and keep it off have some form of these 6 character traits:

1. They have a can-do attitude. Instead of focusing on what’s hard for them, or what seems impossible, or what’s out of their control, they take charge of the actions they can do. They put their energy and efforts into those can-do things each and every day. 

2. They believe they will figure it out. Sure, it may take trial and error. But my most successful clients keep trying new strategies until they learn what works for them. Guess, what everyone is different and each individual will have a different strategy and approach that may work best for them. 

3. They rise to the challenge. Is losing weight easy for any of these clients? NOPE! But when they do face challenges, they face them head-on, as opposed to quitting or giving up.

4. They seek to solve their problems. Instead of ignoring their struggles and problems that lead to weight gain, my most successful clients and I work together to solve the issues head-on and with the right attitude. 

5. They persist until successful. My clients are able to lose 50+ pounds because they refuse to give up on themselves. They understand that sustainable weight loss takes time, and they realize as long as they keep trying they will be successful. 

6. They’re willing to take risks. They understand that YES change can be scary, but they don’t let fear get in the way of taking action and doing what needs to get done to achieve their goals.

By changing your mindset, you will get closer to your goals, and taking each of these steps into consideration will help lead you to the success you are looking for in your life and in your weight loss journey. If this list feels a little overwhelming, choose one of these traits to focus on and if you need more of a challenge, add another.