[header] How to accept that you need to lose weight [title] Check in with yourself physically. [step] When evaluating if you need to lose weight, start by asking yourself if your current weight hinders your daily activities. Ask yourself if your size makes it difficult to perform basic functions such as going up and down stairs or fitting comfortably into spaces like an airplane seat. 
[substeps] Consider whether you have any recently developed pains such as back or foot pain. These can be a sign of a few things, but very often these pains are caused by the extra stress put on your body due to excess weight.