We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Mini Goals

RockNRollWeekender
RockNRollWeekender Posts: 44 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I was just wondering, what is the most effective/reasonable way to set your mini goals? I didn't make any the first time I used MFP and I ended up quitting after a month. I was thinking the mini goals would make me stay focused and motivated. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Replies

  • RockNRollWeekender
    RockNRollWeekender Posts: 44 Member
    Well I just went ahead and "guess-timated" my own little mini goals without anyones advice. If these seem ridiculous, please someone let me know. :] Thanks.
  • xvonniexxx
    xvonniexxx Posts: 6
    I dont think its ridiculous at all, Im going slow with my goals not setting them too high keeps me motivated any weight loss is a loss at the end of the day.

    Good Luck.
  • RockNRollWeekender
    RockNRollWeekender Posts: 44 Member
    Thanks for the response and insight. 'Tis true...any weight loss is a loss at the end of the day. I like that. Last week I worked pretty hard and only lost 0.2 lbs...I didn't even check in 'cuz I was thinking "meh!" :]
    But I feel a little bit better now.
    And by the way, congrats on your weight loss!
  • aprilwilliamsba
    aprilwilliamsba Posts: 9 Member
    I set my mini goals at 4-5 lbs per month. I have MFP set for 1 lbs a week loss, so I figure this is the most realistic thing to do. I figure the last 5 or so lbs are going to be the hardest, but I'll have to wait and see when I get there!
  • RockNRollWeekender
    RockNRollWeekender Posts: 44 Member
    @Amber - thanks for the reply. I actually just re-did my mini goals and made them more realistic. I've actually been at sort of a plateau lately. i lost 0.2 lbs the one week and NOTHING the 2 weeks after. Frustrating. I'm pretty sure I'm doing everything right. I'm NOT giving up. It may just be muscle and I know I will be able to tell in the end. I would rather see the pay off now though. :]
  • Sweetie_Pie92
    Sweetie_Pie92 Posts: 314 Member
    I have my mini goals set at 5 lbs per month. I find that to be pretty reasonable for me. I also have rewards attached to getting to my goals for motivation :D
  • FabiolaEnvy♥
    FabiolaEnvy♥ Posts: 730
    my mini goals are the 5 weeks i do. you can see how i put it on my page. :) it works well for me, it shows me if im on track or not. and i want to be on track sooo if im not. i work harder to make sure it happens.

    maybe for you it can be 3 weeks instead of 5 weeks.

    my biggest goal is to NO MATTER WHAT be 145 by March 2 i would have lost 100 lbs then :) and i will give myself a huge treat :) maybe go on a shopping spring. doesnt matter the cost or where. :) cheap or expensive :) and new shoes and all that great stuff :)

    the mini ones. i give myself maybe something i would enjoy having. like maybe a hair cut or get my nails done. or just be out an doing about. also quotes and time and efforts helps me keep motivated :) i post quotes everyday :) maybe that would help :)


    add me if you wish :)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories