short term goals

LilithReigns

Is it a realistic goal to shoot for a 10 pound loss by mid August. It is nearing the end of June now with minor set backs I was able to accomplish my first goal but I didn't feel like I did much outside of walking and counting calories daily so I kind of want to use the next few weeks to really push myself. I also just want to feel good in my fancy birthday fit since we are going on a trip this year.

is it unhealthy to set a goal like that?

cmriverside

If you have over 50 pounds to lose, it's completely within reach.

If you have 20 pounds to lose, I wouldn't set that as a goal.

There are healthy loss limits...this may help as a general guideline:

Lietchi

I'm not a huge fan of deadlines, because it can turn success into failure. I mean, what if you've lost 8 lbs by then? That's definitely a good step in the right direction, but focusing on the deadline would turn that into a failure ('I didn't accomplish my goal')? Some people find deadlines motivating, but personally I just think it adds unnecessary pressure and stress.

Seasonal_One

You do you. Whatever works, it sounds great! Your goals sound perfectly reasonable. Good luck and you will feel great if you achieve your goal.

AnnPT77

Lietchi wrote: »

I'm not a huge fan of deadlines, because it can turn success into failure. I mean, what if you've lost 8 lbs by then? That's definitely a good step in the right direction, but focusing on the deadline would turn that into a failure ('I didn't accomplish my goal')? Some people find deadlines motivating, but personally I just think it adds unnecessary pressure and stress.

Because of this, I personally like process goals more than outcome goals.

Outcome goal: Hit X weight by Y date.

Process goal: Log all eating/exercise every day, be within +/- 100 calories of goal as averaged over the week.

You can get to a good place by August, surely.