Everyone considering losing weight should set some goals. Actually everyone should set goals no matter what those goals might be. Most people tell you to set your goal within a limit that you can obtain. We believe that if your goal does not scare the pants off you, then your goal is too low!

Steve Garvey - You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.

So set your goals high!

So dream the impossible dream!

Now figure out how to measure your progress towards your goals. Your goal must be a measurable goal, like: I’m going to lose 20 pounds, or I am going to get into that size 8 dress for the big Christmas party. Or I am going to ride my bike for the entire 20 mile trail. These goals have measurable values, 1 pound at a time, one inch at a time, or one mile at a time.

Give yourself time, unreasonable time lines will only hurt you!. There are no unrealistic goals, just unrealistic time lines. Set your goals in time line sets. Start your goal for the year, for the month, for the week!

The American College of Sport Medicine, the largest and most respected health, medical and exercise organization, has established guidelines for weight loss. They recommend a weight loss goal of one to two pounds a week. I know it does not sound like a lot but there are problems with rapid weight loss. The trouble with rapid weight loss is that you subject your body to unhealthy conditions. It would be even better if you set your goal to 0.5 to 1 pound a week. Just to make sure you don’t burn lean muscle tissue and damage other organs.

When setting your goals, you must be reasonable. I cannot change by body type, I have no butt and no legs but large shoulders, no way I can look like Jennifer Lopez. Brain transplant would be the only way. So her curves (for me) are really not possible. Ok, fine, ill settle for a fit me!

Write down your goals.Now we must put our goals on paper. Start with the most important goal to reach. Add your real emotion to these goals.

Be faithful to yourself , be positive, never negative, don’t try, do!.

You can reach these goal if your commit to YOURSELF.

Your goal will not be easy. Nothing worth wile is, but it will be wonderful when you complete the last step and accomplish your goal!

Author Debi Devine has more information on goal setting and other benefitual ways to find the perfect diet plan for you at www.MyDietForWeightLoss.com

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