Can I set Mini-Goals for Weight Loss?

metaphysicalstudio

My overall weight loss goal is to lose 30 pounds. However, along the way I'd like to set mini-goals (or milestones) for weight loss so that I feel successful in the small successes. My vision is to set a milestone mini-goals of 5 pounds each. Is there a way to do that in MFP? I know that I can alter my overall weight loss goal, but I wonder if I change it from 30 pounds to 5 pounds, if that will affect my calories and statistics? Thanks!

yirara

You can set a goal to lose 5lbs, but not to a goal to lose 30lbs in 6 steps. But you could look for some weight trending apps. I know Happy Scale for iOS has this option. Not sure whether Libra for Android does this.

Lietchi

You can only set one weight goal on MFP, but the good news is that it doesn't alter your calorie goal (your calorie goal is based on your activity level, personal stats and chosen weight loss rate) and, unless you change your starting weight, you'll still see your total loss so far in your stats.

I think intermediary goals are a great idea as a strategy. I'd also suggest adding some 'process' goals as well, to avoid getting too obsessed with the scale: goals like hitting your calorie goal, getting a certain number of steps per day, getting a certain amount of fiber/protein,...

metaphysicalstudio

@Lietchi I love the idea of adding other types of goals in addition to weight. I *knew* that is healthiest, but I can forget to direct my energy in more places than just weight loss, sometimes. Thanks for the reminder!

tomcustombuilder

Don’t set too small of goals as it easy for water to fluctuate 5-7 lbs. I wouldn’t go less than 10 lbs for a goal. Also if you hit a small goal don’t celebrate by going on an eating binge.

Lietchi

tomcustombuilder wrote: »

Don’t set too small of goals as it easy for water to fluctuate 5-7 lbs. I wouldn’t go less than 10 lbs for a goal.

In that context: 5lbs can be fine as an intermediary goal if you use a weight trending app and look at your weight trend (instead of individual weigh-ins), for example using Libra.

stegeem

You can post in different threads to show your goals/progress, or you could make a weightloss ticker for different weights.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1275030/whats-your-most-recent-nsv#latest Talk about your achievements here!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10297709/what-mini-goal-is-motivating-you-right-now#latest Share your mini goals here!

Make a ticker here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wQxRlkI/