Follow these three easy weight loss tips to get results right away.

1. Set a realistic goal. You are not going to lose 10-15 pounds per week unless you are on a TV show, holed up in a canyon with personal trainers, doctors and nutritionists. Don't even think about it. Set mini-goals as you work your way towards a bigger goal.

What is the end result you want to see happen? Perhaps you want to lose forty pounds in seven months. That is very a very realistic and doable goal. Then decide on a small goal for yourself that you can reach right away. This could be something like losing two pounds in the next week or exercising for a half hour each day. When you reach this small goal, you'll have the feeling of success. Remember to take the time to celebrate each success along the way, you deserve it! This is going to make the entire journey more enjoyable.

One more thing about setting goals. Your goal will be so much more inspirational when you include more than just how much you want to weight. What will you look like? What will you feel like? Write it all down in vivid detail and read it daily.

2. Broadcast it to the world. Declare your intentions out loud. Let everyone know that you are losing weight. Tell your friends, post it online and shout it out your window if it helps. Do whatever you need to do to let people know. It may sound crazy but when you let everyone know what your goals are they become so much more real and tangible.

Post pictures of your journey online. Everyone enjoys seeing before and after shots of people who have been successful at losing weight. Besides having your clothes fit more loosely, it's the easiest way to see the results.

Just as Oprah has been an inspiration to many as she has shared her weight loss saga, you'll be surprised to learn that you are providing motivation to your friends.

3. Surround yourself with success. You many find that some friends and family won't be as supportive as you would like. Don't worry. You can't control what they think and do. You can only control your own actions. Choose not to listen to them as they make comments like 'Haven't you lost enough weight' or 'Have just one more bite'.

Your weight loss may be making them nervous and they may unintentionally sabotage your success. They may see your loss as their loss too. They may fear that they will lose your friendship because you may not want to hang out with them anymore. Or perhaps, they may quickly realize they were unable to the get the same results that you are getting and they've given up.

To ignore the unhelpful comments of others, use self hypnosis. Use affirmations to change your thoughts and reprogram your mind towards success. Using these easy weight loss tips, you can tap into the success that is already within you.