Yeah. We know. Goal setting usually isn’t the way we want to spend our time, even if we are trying to lose weight. However, when we’re on the path to weight loss, goal setting is a key factor in your success. The good news is it doesn’t have to be challenging or terrifying. Below are some tips to help you in setting goals to achieve the health and body you want, so simply take a deep breath, relax, read and take action.
1. Use the SMART system. Goals should be Specific (S), Measurable (M), Attainable (A), Relevant (R), and Time-bound (T).
For example, you want to lose 50 pounds (S-Specific), and will use a scale to check your progress (M-Measurable), it is realistic and attainable for you to achieve this goal within the timeframe you’ve provided (A-Attainable), it is relevant to your overall goal of health and weight loss (R-Relevant), and you plan on meeting the goal within 6 months (T-Time-bound).
All five aspects of the SMART systems are accounted for in this example.
2. Prioritize your goals. It’s important that you aim to meet all of your goals, but it’s helpful to prioritize your goals so you know what’s most important to achieving success. For example, if you see that you are going to run out of time to fit everything in during a week, what on your list is most important for you to stay on track to achieve weight loss? You can add the other items you missed on the list back in the following week. What’s important is that you’re consistent and always doing something to meet your weight loss goals.
3. Journal and write down your goals. Write all of your weight loss goals down. Keep a record of the specific goals and the activities you’ve done to meet them. Then, look at them daily and make changes as needed. This will help you stay focused and motivated on a regular basis.
4. Be realistic. You don’t want your weight loss goals to be too easy, but you also want them to be achievable, so set realistic goals for yourself. And reward yourself each time you meet them!
5. Develop positive goals. Be sure to keep an open mind and positive mindset when setting goals for yourself. It’s helpful if you state your goals as a positive statement or affirmation. Use affirming words like “I will do this correctly” or “I can meet this goal” vs. “I can’t do it this way or I won’t succeed” and “Don’t be an idiot and slide backwards”. It’s pretty easy to see the positive vs. negative difference between these statements, and it’s important to keep as much positive energy moving as possible to help you achieve your goals easily and successfully.
Again, goal setting is very important to help you achieve natural weight loss. Follow these tips, and goal setting will be smooth and easy and you’ll be losing weight in no time.
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