Weight Loss Goal Setting
August 13, 2007
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When it comes to weight loss, most people feel that they could stand to lose a few pounds. No matter how much weight you need to lose, the best way to start is with a plan and a goal in mind. Goal setting breaks the process down into manageable parts.
The first step in goal setting is to decide how much weight you want to lose. BMI (body mass index) charts show what a healthy weight should be depending on age. BMI charts are also available for children up until age twelve.
Once the weight to lose is determined, a program for managing this is considered. The average weight loss is one to two pounds per week. Anything above this is water loss. Remember: the weight was not gained in a day and it will not be lost that way either.
Weight loss programs fail when people set unrealistic goals. If the goals that are set are not realized in a certain time, the person gives up on losing weight altogether. Quitting is all too common during weight loss and contributes to the growing epidemic of obesity experienced in today’s society.
Weight loss involves exercise. Part of losing weight in a healthy manner is getting the heart in shape as well. Cardiovascular health reduces the incidents of heart attack, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes. Cardiovascular exercise, at least three to five days a week for thirty minutes a day, aids in fat loss.
The exercise needs to be one that you will stick with. Decide for yourself what you like to do. Some people like walking, which is the best total body workout for persons of all ages. If you like to ride bicycles or aerobics, go for it. A likable exercise program will keep you motivated.
Eating healthy is the other piece of the weight loss puzzle. Cutting too many calories in an attempt to lose weight faster is unwise. The body will begin to consume muscle for fuel instead of fat. As you age, you lose precious muscle anyway, so losing more through unhealthy weight loss tactics is not good for the body.
Start slowly. If you eat a lot of bread, cut back on the amount each week until you reach the appropriate level. The same goes for fats, meat, sweet treats, and dairy products. In small increments, you will have revamped your eating habits in no time.
Setting weight loss goals is about sensibility and manageability. Enjoy the journey to your final goal weight. Weight loss involves a lifelong process of taking care of the body that you’ve been given by finding new ways to get in shape, eat healthier, and maintain your good habits.
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