You’ll hear many people say that they need to lose weight. The problem, however, is they don’t know just how much weight they want to lose or how they should go about getting rid of the excess weight. This is why it’s important to have a plan and set a realistic weight loss goal. But then again, the majority of people have no clue how to create an achievable weight loss goal.
If you want to lose weight, the very first thing you need to do is set your weight loss goal. You won’t find a set method for this, but there are many tips on how you can make sure how to effectively set your goals.
Follow these 6 easy steps to setting an achievable weight loss goal.
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(1) Figure out how much weight you truly want or need to get rid of so you can be healthy. The best person who can help you with this is your doctor. Your doctor can tell you just how many pounds you need to shed based on your body fat ration and BMI.
(2) Break your big goal into smaller goals. For instance, if you and your doctor has determined that you need to lose 20 pounds, a small but realistic goal would be to lose 1 pound a week. If you concentrate on this small goal, you’ll reach your goal to lose 20 pounds in 5 months.
(3) Keep a record of your weight loss goals. This way, your goals appear to be more solid. When you have your goals written down on paper, you’ll feel more accountable. You also won’t be tempted to cheat or even forget about your goals.
(4) Write about how you plan to achieve your weight loss goals. Ideally, you’ll want to do a combination of diet and exercise. If you’ve chosen a particular diet plan, describe the plan. What will you be eating? And if you’re going to follow a regular exercise routine, how often is “regular” and what types of exercises are you going to be doing?>
(5) Keep your focus on the small weight loss goals, and make sure you celebrate and reward yourself for every small goal you achieve. If you manage to lose 1 pound after a week, celebrate that achievement.
(6) Regularly review your weight loss goals. As you progress through your weight loss program, it’s important that you review your weight loss goals from time to time. You may need to adjust some things in your plan depending on the changes that happen to your body, such increase muscle mass and improving body fat ration. You’ll be able to see just how far you’ve progressed when you do periodic reviews.
Take this step-by-step approach to setting an achievable weight loss goal and you’ve got a better chance of succeeding. You’ll come out in the end healthier and more energetic. When you see the results of your hard work and determination, you’ll be more self-confident.
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Great post on setting weight loss goals.
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Thanks again and please let me know if I can be of service.