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Making Realistic goals
Out_of_Bubblegum
Posts: 2,220 Member
Hey everyone,
If I may make a suggestion - when setting your goals for this 100 day challenge, pick something that is realistic.
I would recommend no more than 10% weight loss in 100 days unless you are being supervised by a physician, a personal trainer and a dietician. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for failure, which can derail your plans long term.
If you are 200LB, a 20 lb goal is possible in 100 days - but it will take dedication, discipline, perseverance and hard work.
If you are 200 lb and set a 40 lb goal for 100 days... Please re-think this unless you have said team above helping you daily.
I really want to see everyone succeed!
If I may make a suggestion - when setting your goals for this 100 day challenge, pick something that is realistic.
I would recommend no more than 10% weight loss in 100 days unless you are being supervised by a physician, a personal trainer and a dietician. Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for failure, which can derail your plans long term.
If you are 200LB, a 20 lb goal is possible in 100 days - but it will take dedication, discipline, perseverance and hard work.
If you are 200 lb and set a 40 lb goal for 100 days... Please re-think this unless you have said team above helping you daily.
I really want to see everyone succeed!
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I know that my goal is a little ambitious but it's consistent with the rate I've been losing over the last 8 weeks. It should take me 12 of the 14+ weeks. I know that there will probably come a point where I stall but that's part of the reason I want to have a deadline hanging over my head. I'm an underachiever and procrastinator, and if I make the goal too easy I'll get lazy and lose less because I'll still achieve my goal. I'd rather work hard right to the end and risk coming up a little short.
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I just revised my goal. I am bad av conversions (kilo to pounds). But now I should follow the curve suggested by MFP.0
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Thank you bmmalone for your suggestion and looking out for the group! I agree that its important to set realistic weight loss goals so we don't get discouraged and quit. . . whats the point if we set ourselves up to fail . . it will just be more of the same!
Personally, my goal is to loose 2 pounds a week for the 100 days (15 weeks) and I already started my program on Sunday. I have mapped out a gym/yoga routine and plan on doing the Whole 30 for the first month to jumpstart my weight loss, then beginning February 2nd I am enrolled in a medically supervised weightless program that lasts 10 weeks.
I am trying to set my self up for success by making weekly meal plans, always having nutritious food readily available, reading health books, creating a workout routine that is doable, and of course, having the support of this online community! Let's rock this! 0 -
Awesome - glad to hear everyone's thinking about their goals! I really look forward to seeing everyone hit their numbers!0
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I am set to lose one pound a week. I will hurry up slowly
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My plan is to lose 10% of my bodyweight.0
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I'm shooting for 2 lb a week. So far since I have been on MFP I dropped 80 lbs, so this will be a great motivation to continue to aim for my goals, especially after the holidays.0
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I'm aiming for 25lbs, and to get consistent in my exercise again.0
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I'm aiming for 25 pounds as well. That will put me at 199 - looking forward to seeing ONEderland.0
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