Weight loss goal setting is the first and most important
step to losing weight. There is not a set method for setting weight loss goals,
but there are some tips to make these goals more effective. These tips are easy
to follow and are highly effective at creating realistic goals that can
actually be achieved.
1. Determine how much weight you really want or need to lose
in order to be healthy. Your medical professional can help you to determine how
much weigh you need to lose. This will be done through a person's BMI and body
fat ratio.
2. Break this large goal into smaller goals. A good average
to think of is a pound a week. This is a healthy amount of weight to lose in a
short period of time and keep it off.
3. Write down your weight loss goals. This way the goals
will be more solid and they can remain fresh in your mind. By writing them
down, you can feel more accountable for the weight loss and less likely to
cheat on these goals.
4. Write down how you plan to reach your weight loss goals.
This can be through diet or exercise, but in general it is more effective to
use a combination of exercise and dieting.
5. Focus on and celebrate the small weight loss goals, the 1
pound a week goals. This way you experience the joy success on a regular basis
without the frustration of not completing the goals quickly. Be sure to
celebrate the big goals with a bigger celebration than the small goals.
6. Review your weight loss goals on a regular basis. You may
find that you need to change some of these goals based upon your changing body
fat ratio and increased muscle mass. These changes can often indicate that you
are further ahead than you think you are.
By taking this step by step approach to setting your weight
loss goals and then completing them you have a higher chance for success. This
can help you to become healthier and experience more energy. This can also
improve your overall self confidence and self esteem as you complete the goals
that you have set in front of yourself.
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