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Setting targets and staying motivated

mikemallen77
mikemallen77 Posts: 1
edited February 5 in Motivation and Support
Hello,

I'm a 5'10 guy. I have gone from around 175lbs to my target of 154. BMI of 22.1 puts me bang n the middle of the normal range. I have always been of a small build and I know that BMI should only be used as a guide, so I was wondering how people go about setting targets for themselves?

Even though I have hit my original goal I do still have some excess fat that I would like to trim off, how do I go about setting another target that will be realistic and get me to where I want to be? I have found without a goal in mind I have been much less focussed over the last few weeks (not filling in days, not filling in some snacks, being over my calorie goal etc.) so I have understandably stalled.

To help me regain my focus, any advice on setting a sensible and achievable target would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    for me, it was once I hit my goal weight then I came up with a goal body fat % and I wanted to get stronger, so I started a program of compound lifts and really started tracking/watching macros..

    I would suggest since you have hit your goal weight but still want to cut some fat that you keep eating in deficit and start a lifting program. I would go with with a program of compound lifts - squats, deadlifts, over head press, rows, bench press, pull up/chin up, etc.

    Work these moves into a total body routine where you are hitting arms/legs/back/chest/legs about three times a week and maybe mix in some cardio once or twice...once you are three months into this you can transition to more of a upper/lower split four days a week and maybe cardio once a week...
  • pamuyamakene
    pamuyamakene Posts: 75 Member
    Congrats on reaching your goal weight! I hope to reach mine soon as well. Maybe your next goal could be targeting your ideal body fat % to or lean body weight? There are many websites which can help you calculate it and then even help you with deciding on workout routines necessary to reach your ideal %

    Good luck! Pin up the no you want to reach someday, and look at it every morning to stay focused!
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