Reasonable Goals

Avalonis

I see a lot of people on here that either have no true goal at all, just "Lose weight" or have completely unreasonable goals, like "I am at 160, and I want to lose like 35 lbs before my cruise in 2 months".

Let me hit on the first one: If you don't have a set goal, it is SOOOO easy to stop caring. You have to envision what you want, or you aren't gonna make it there. Like the Toby Keith song says: "If you don't know where you're goin', you might end up somewhere else"

As far as the unreasonable goals are concerned:

If you are within a NORMAL healthy body fat range, do not expect to lose 2 and 3 lbs a week. Its not going to happen! Your body is hardwired to store small amounts of fat, and you have to take it slow to lose that fat. Cutting too many calories will actually slow that process down. Set a reasonable expectation of weight loss, like .5lbs - 1lb per week.

Don't set yourself up for disappointment! There is nothing more demotivating than a stall from cutting calories too hard and working your butt off for little to no loss, and then missing a goal. Eat right, work hard, and it will come off in time.

Just my view.

bry_all01

you get a gold star. :bigsmile:

jbucci1186

Quite right.

taso42_DELETED

100% agreed

springtrio

This hit me like a ton of bricks last night. Sucks, but hey...it's life. More important goals out there in the meantime while I take off the weight.

CountryDevil

+1

yummy♥

nicely stated.

now can you please remove the smiley face from your pic?

nurse_carolyn

very true:)

Rae6503

If you are within a NORMAL healthy body fat range, do not expect to lose 2 and 3 lbs a week. Its not going to happen! Your body is hardwired to store small amounts of fat, and you have to take it slow to lose that fat. Cutting too many calories will actually slow that process down. Set a reasonable expectation of weight loss, like .5lbs - 1lb per week.

THIS! THIS! THIS! I see soooooo many people with 20lbs to lose trying for 2lbs per week. Yeah, I'd like to reach a perfect body in 5 weeks too but it ain't going to happen.

Heather75

Thank you for posting this.

NKF92879

I agree, but I think a lot of people have a "goal" weight because it's a place to start. At least, that's what I did at first. I've since added in a BF% goal, and none of my goals are set in stone other than I want to be healthier and fit into my clothing better.


edited for typo :blushing:

glockster972

Great words of advice! Thanks!

lsd007

But I want to look hot for my cruise next month..

starracer23

I object!!!

NewVonnie

But I want to be skinny NOW!!! *whine whine*

For real..all of that is spot on..you done good boy!!!

killagb

Preach that truth! :smokin:

LoveleeB

Finally someone that makes sense on the threads today.

billsica

My goal is I don't want to die.
I know its a bit vague, but truthfully, I don't know how to set a reasonable goal. I just picked a number, and it is working for me.

Dee120hb

To each , their own

CaWaterBug8

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

killagb

My goal is I don't want to die.
I know its a bit vague, but truthfully, I don't know how to set a reasonable goal. I just picked a number, and it is working for me.

I'm kind of in this boat...I don't know EXACTLY how low I need to go...so for now I'm going with the idea of 165lbs, but I won't know exactly how good that weight is on me until I get there! I could forsee having to strive for 160lbs though.

k2quiere

I hate that you are shattering my dreams with all of this accurate information...I really NEED to lose 15lbs by next week for my second cousin twice removed's wedding.

starracer23

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

mmmmmmmmmmmm nut butter!

killagb

I hate that you are shattering my dreams with all of this accurate information...I really NEED to lose 15lbs by next week for my second cousin twice removed's wedding.

Time for a high colonic! :happy:

Avalonis

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

mmmmmmmmmmmm nut butter!

Why do all the threads I post turn dirty within seconds? I think my friends list has something to do with it

PearlMarie_3gen_11484

How true! Love it!

CaWaterBug8

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

mmmmmmmmmmmm nut butter!

Why do all the threads I post turn dirty within seconds? I think my friends list has something to do with it

All in good fun right? Or is it bad? . . . Whatever. It's all fun.

k2quiere

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

mmmmmmmmmmmm nut butter!

Why do all the threads I post turn dirty within seconds? I think my friends list has something to do with it

Hmmm...could be the way your avatar is...um...dressed? An idea, maybe.

Avalonis

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

mmmmmmmmmmmm nut butter!

Why do all the threads I post turn dirty within seconds? I think my friends list has something to do with it

Hmmm...could be the way your avatar is...um...dressed? An idea, maybe.

Hmmmmm..... Nah. not possible. What could be dirty about my choice of attire?

hazelnutflav

out of the mouth of babes.



if you were near me i would buy you a beer.

k2quiere

Aww nutbutter! I wanted to be 120 by next month. Ah well, a goal for next year I guess. lol

Thanks for posting this!!

mmmmmmmmmmmm nut butter!

Why do all the threads I post turn dirty within seconds? I think my friends list has something to do with it

Hmmm...could be the way your avatar is...um...dressed? An idea, maybe.

Hmmmmm..... Nah. not possible. What could be dirty about my choice of attire?

Never claimed to have a problem with it, just said that it could incite more steamy conversation...that is all.