When ever I hear an overweight person say this phrase “I want to be healthy” it makes me very sad. Sad because I know that they will still be overweight and probably unhealthy 6 months down the road.

Don’t get me wrong, being healthy is something that you definitely want to achieve. But as far as a tangible goal that will help you lose weight it’s just awful.

Below are some tips to help you set and achieve realistic weight loss goals.

1. Think big. Pick a goal that gets you excited. Losing 5 lbs isn’t going to cut it.

2. Set weekly and monthly targets, review them daily.

3. Make your goals public. Announce what you want to achieve to people that will hold you accountable. This can be a great source of motivation.

4. Write it down and post it where you can’t miss it. On your fridge, your bathroom mirror or the inside of your front door.

5. Always include exercise in your plans. Weather it’s completing 20 push-ups a night or running 20 miles a week. Always include some kind of exercise in your plans.

I have been guilty of uttering that phrase hundreds of times myself. I didn’t start to move towards being healthy until I stopped talking about it and started taking action.

In my opinion when I hear people say “I want to be healthy” in terms of goal setting what they are really saying is “I don’t know how to be healthy”

Here is more info on setting weight loss goals.

Goal Setting
WebMD
MayoClinic
Steve Pavlina