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Weight loss goals
How do I set goals for weight loss?
(28 Jan 2008)
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Have Goals for Weight Loss
Dieting is hard work and losing weight can be a difficult process. If you have ever struggled with your weight, then you must know the roller coaster feelings of losing and gaining weight. One of the best ways you can lose weight is to make sure that you have set goals for yourself.
Having goals will help you because you can reach larger goals by accomplishing smaller ones first. Here are some helpful tips for setting weight loss goals.
Determine how much you want to lose: The first thing you will want to do when you decide to lose weight is to decide how much you want to lose.
Many people simply tell themselves that they want to lose weight, but really have no concrete idea of how much. This can work against you when you diet because you are not focused on an amount.
Break your weight loss down: After you have decided how much you want to lose, then you should break it down into smaller amounts. If you follow a good diet and exercise plan, you can expect to lose between 2-4 pounds a week. If you decide that you want to lose 20 pounds, then decide how much you can realistically lose per week. This will help you visualize your goals better and keep on top of your successes.
Put it in writing: Part of setting goals is to keep your goals on paper. Write down how much you weigh and then keep track of your weight on a weekly basis. This is a great idea because it will serve as a visual reminder of your weight loss goals.
It is possible to shed the excess weight and you can lose weight if you set goals. When you do so, you are taking a big step in your weight lose success.
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answered by A K on 28 Jan 2008, 3:42:58
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