Goal Setting for Weight Loss

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By maverickmonk


Most of the people i know start to exercise, go on a diet to lose their extra pounds. some of them are confused with what is the best diet for them. so people who have the best of intentions to lose the weight are still on a deciding factor more of the time. Experts say that people fail because they dont have a specific, workable, weight loss plan. According to a survey conducted, it is found that people with firm action plans are more likely to engage in goal driven behavior. so it is not as easy like you just put it on paper and you lose the weight, instead you should have a healthier lifestyle. To Develop an action plan is needed and we should really think about the process we must go though clearly visualizing what we want.

Following are some of the questions to create your action plan for weight loss.


1. Make your goals specific. Don't say 'I need to lose weight' or I'm 'going to lose weight', say you will do it. For example: "I will lose 10 lbs and take a walk every evening."


2. Make your excercise and weight loss goals measurable 'I'll walk on the treadmill three times a week for a half hour at a speed of 3.5 miles an hour'.


3. Write down your chosen goals. Create both short term and long term goals for losing weight. Keep a chart or journal to track progress and give yourself some encouragement as you reach your weight loss milestones.


4. Set deadlines. Make your weight loss goals not only measurable, but time specific. Set realistic weight loss goals. It's hard to pursue goals that can never be attained. Unrealistic goals that never seem to be reached can add to your stress level.


5. Give yourself emotional reasons for continuing to lose weight. What moves you to action? Imagine your feelings when you succeed. What will your reward for achievement be? Write it down and plan for it. Now that you know how to set up a specific, goal oriented, weight loss action plan,

WHAT IS STOPPING YOU!!




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Aphroditei profile image

Aphroditei  says:
3 years ago

Thanks buddy! Great article! (^^,)

lordwarwizard profile image

lordwarwizard  says:
3 years ago

Good luck and stay motivated! ;-)

yesmessenger  says:
2 years ago

Looks good if you stick with it like any other weight loss program. And that's where most fail...

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raymondphilippe  says:
2 years ago

I agree 100%. Weight loss starts with setting realistic goals.

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