Is weight loss too hard?

Do you believe it's simple to lose weight? If you listen to the weight loss industry, you've been told over and over how easy it is-just take this pill, follow that diet or buy this piece of equipment and everything will melt away in a flash. In fact, we spend over billions each year on weight loss products and services and yet we're still overweight. In light of this, is weight loss really that simple?
Complex problems, simple solutions: The idea behind weight loss is simple-burn more calories than you eat. This can be accomplished by replacing a couple of sodas with water and adding 20 minutes of walking each day. Sounds simple and it is. If it's that simple, why can't we seem to do it? There are a number of factors that contribute to our weight gain that you already know. But it's not just about finding time to exercise or choosing the salad over the burger--It's about genuine commitment to make healthy decisions every day, regardless of waht's happening in your life. If you're not ready to make some changes, losing weight will be hard. Below are 10 things you will need to look at in order to get yourself on a healthy track.
 Your atttitude; your workouts; your eating; your lifestyle; your surroundings; your support system; your spiritual and mental health; your goals; your flexibility; your willingness to fail.