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Set Your Weight-Loss Goals
Every game needs a goal. Weight loss is no exception. Set a measurable, realistic and time-specific target. You can be inspired by your 110-pound glory days, but to successfully shed excess pounds, most experts suggest starting with a more reasonable weight-loss outlook.
Aim to lose 5% to 10% of your current weight. If you weigh 200 pounds, set an initial goal of no more than 20 pounds and give yourself adequate time to lose that 10%. A healthy rate of weight loss is between one-half to three pounds each week, so it could take as long as five months to reach your goal. And that’s OK.
In addition to determining your target weight, set one or two behavioral goals. Be specific—instead of saying, “I will get more exercise,” say, “In the next week, I will walk for at least 30 minutes three times.” Use a journal to develop and monitor these goals and check in with yourself weekly.
Though losing weight can seem like an uphill battle, setting small, achievable goals can make those hills much more surmountable.
Will walk with Sheba(my dog) for at least 30 min. three time a week
Lift weight once a week 30 minute
Zumba 20min once week
I am 165lbs at the moment. I started at 198lbs in February. My weight loss goal is to be 154lbs which is the high end of my healthy weight, then I shall see how I look and feel and see what size my waist is, and go from there.
My two behavioral changes are:
I will walk for 10,000 steps every day.
I will do stretching Yoga exercises every day.
I starting losing weight in Oct. 2009 and have lost 60 pounds and now weigh 180 pounds. My goal is to reach 145 pounds. I lost my husband last May and i have always had to fight my weight. I want to reach this goal and keep it off.
My goal is to lose 6 pounds in the next 6 weeks. So by the second week in April 2010 I'll be at my goal.
My two behavioral goals are...
1) Exercise 30-60 minutes everyday (even if it's just going for a walk)
2) Eliminate junk food. On the weekend I will allow myself one cheat day or one cheat meal on each day of the weekend.
I don't plan on lossing weight this week. I plan on trying to get acclimated to setting my goals, getting myself situated on setting my goals. The weight loss will come and I just taking it one day at a time.